Women's pain is often misdiagnosed or ignored. But what's being done about it? We asked women and MDs to weigh in on.

She had been in pain for the entire 90-minute flight. Her abdomen was so distended and tender that she felt as if it might ...

When 'stomach gripping' messes with the muscles in your abdomen, your neck, shoulders and back pay the price in pain. Chest ...

Women have an ovary on each side of the uterus ... If you have left-side abdominal pain too, here’s what that could mean.

Sigmoid volvulus is rare in the U.S., accounting for 10% of intestinal obstruction cases, researchers note. Risk factors include older age and chronic constipation. It’s not a condition the average ...

UTI symptoms can fade for a few days but then return. Here’s how to tell if your UTI is going away and how to use home ...

Epigastric pain is a term to describe discomfort or aching that occurs beneath your rib cage in your upper abdominal region. It has many causes, including overeating, lactose intolerance ...

Some common causes of abdominal pain and diarrhea include food sensitivities, bacterial or viral infections, and medication or alcohol use. Treatment can depend on the cause. Diarrhea may be acute ...

Epigastric pain is a common symptom of an upset stomach, which can be due to long-term gastrointestinal problems or just the occasional bout of indigestion. Serious cases may be life threatening ...

Women have a higher pain threshold due to ... For instance, chronic chest pain may indicate heart disease, while unexplained abdominal pain might be symptoms of cancer or appendicitis.