Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Stomach cramps often result from gas, indigestion, or ...

The contraction-like pain shot across Melissa Ursini’s lower abdomen for an hour at a time. It would subside, then come back. She scheduled an appointment with her OB-GYN, but tests results looked ...

The digestive system consists of a long tube that can be measured from the back of the mouth to the anus. The entire length of the gastrointestinal tract consists of nerves and muscles that work to ...

Cramps are irritating enough, and they can get even worse depending on your life stage. For example, many women report cramping during perimenopause, both during menstruation for those still getting ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a generally healthy 60-year-old man. Last week, I had some abdominal cramping, and while I was on the toilet, I noted the abrupt onset of a strange feeling in my chest as well as ...

You may have had that experience of waking up the day after an intense ab workout with aching abdominal muscles. The good news is that it may mean you’re getting stronger. The bad news is that, well, ...

At least 95 people in 14 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials say. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food ...

A muscle cramp is a painful tightness in a muscle due to a sudden, involuntary contraction. Various factors may contribute to muscle cramping, but the underlying cause is often unclear. Muscle cramps ...

“Cramp” is a word that’s often used to describe any kind of pain in a muscle. If you’re experiencing a cramping sensation in your stomach when doing sit-ups, it might first be helpful to determine if ...