A CDC alert warns that drug-resistant Shigella infections have increased substantially in the U.S., with cases spreading ...

Shigella symptoms include diarrhea, fever and stomach pain, and the CDC is calling it “a public health threat" ...

A single gastrointestinal infection can trigger lasting changes in gut sensitivity, microbiome balance, and immune response ...

For the first time since 2010, the Infectious Disease Society of America published new guidelines for treating complex abdominal infections. The revisions were prompted by “significant morbidity and ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Common causes of lower abdominal pain are constipation and kidney stones.More severe causes, such as a kidney infection, require prompt medical care to prevent ...

Stomach gurgling with diarrhea may indicate an underlying condition, such as an infection, a food intolerance or sensitivity, or an underlying bowel issue. Stomach gurgling typically occurs due to the ...

Bacterial infections can lead to the formation of abscesses—pockets of dead cells and debris surrounded by inflammatory immune cells. Bacteria multiply within abscesses, causing more inflammation and ...

Factors that increase a person’s risk of developing stomach cancer include older age, being male, and an H. pylori infection. By knowing the risk factors, people can take steps to lower their chances ...

There are no fast ways to cure a stomach ulcer, but there are steps you can take to relieve discomfort and encourage healing. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications. The fastest ...