The Symptom That Causes the Most Confusion One of the most common reasons patients seek evaluation for digestive problems is a symptom that seems simple on the surface but becomes surprisingly difficult to explain over time. It often starts after meals. There may be burning in the chest, pressure beneath...
Many people say they have “stomach pain” when they feel anything uncomfortable between their chest and the waistline. But the upper belly is a crowded space. The stomach, liver, pancreas, and intestines are all right next to each other. Several of these organs can cause symptoms that feel almost identical....
Some symptoms are easy to explain. Heartburn after a heavy meal, a little bloating, and feeling too full. On their own, none of them seem worth a second thought, so many people treat them and move on. What few realize is that a hernia can be behind them. Many people...