The classic description is abdominal pain, severe constipation, and intractable vomiting. However, nearly 20% of older adults have diarrhea, and only half report constipation or vomiting.

Laboratory studies should be ordered for older adults who have acute abdominal pain. Laboratory values are often normal despite the presence of surgical disease. High amylase is nonspecific, and ...

Stomach pain can mean many things, from harmless gas to serious infections. Here’s how to spot the type, understand the cause ...

Upper stomach pain can mean gas, indigestion, or stomach viruses. More severe causes can include appendicitis, gallstones, bowel obstruction, or peptic ulcers.

Research has uncovered that older males are generally more inclined to be diagnosed with stomach cancer ...

“Getting up from the floor [is] very important if we’re older and take a fall,” said Kostik-Johnson. If you know how to ...

Persistent pain in areas like the back, abdomen, head, bones, or chest could signal underlying health issues, including ...

Learn about 7 deadly diseases that start with shoulder pain. Early recognition of these warning signs could be life-saving for you or loved ones.

It’s better to be told nothing is wrong than to regret not seeing a medical professional sooner. Here's what you need to know ...