You’re fully aware when one strikes—the gassy, bloated, turbulent discomfort of a stomachache. However, figuring out the direct source can be a different predicament. We look into the 15 common causes of stomach pain.
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Stress is a feeling most everyone is familiar with. While it may sometimes serve a helpful purpose, such as pushing us beyond preconceived physical and mental boundaries, it is most commonly associated with negative factors. These include causes such as pressure or unhappiness at work, and other elements of life such as money, divorce, or […]
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Peptic ulcers are a common issue, affecting approximately 1 in 10 people in Western countries at some point in their lives. But what is it that causes peptic ulcers to occur in the first place? Let’s find out!
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This article was contributed by Professor Laurence Lovat, Professor of Gastroenterology and Biophotonics, London Gastroenterology Centre. As a professor of gastroenterology and biophotics, I am acutely aware of just how common heartburn is in our lives. In fact, it’s become a far greater problem in recent years; fifty years ago more people suffered from stomach ulcers than heart […]
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