Paracentesis is a medical procedure that doctors perform to drain fluid from a person’s abdominal cavity. It is sometimes called an abdominal tap. Doctors refer to this buildup of fluid as ascites, ...

Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis. It happens due to the effects of portal hypertension and leads to fluid buildup in your abdomen. Ascites can be treated with medications, procedures, and ...

What does an ulcer feel like? Experts say symptoms can range from subtle to intense—here’s what to look out for, say two ...

A pannus stomach or abdominal pannus is when excess skin and fat begin to hang down from the abdomen. It can occur following pregnancy or weight changes. Steps to help include using support bands or ...

For decades, people who have suffered from normal pressure hydrocephalus have had to undergo open brain surgery to treat it.

The stomach flu, also known as a stomach bug, is clinically known as viral or infectious gastroenteritis. Despite its popular nickname, this type of gastroenteritis isn’t caused by the influenza or ...

It’s a noro-easter. The norovirus, a hypercontagious stomach bug, is sweeping across the Northeast, causing schools to shutter and citizens to suffer from violent diarrhea and other alarming symptoms.

When you have a headache and reach for the pain reliever, you're probably not thinking about your body position when you take the pill. But a new Johns Hopkins University study finds your posture can ...