Gut problems like irritable bowel syndrome are often worse in women. A mouse study reveals a pain pathway involving estrogen, ...

Previous research has shown that many more women than men have the chronic condition, known as IBS, that causes abdominal ...

Women are dramatically more likely than men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition causing ...

Whether you’re dealing with a dull ache, sharp pain in your abdomen or something in between, you’re likely wondering “Why does my stomach hurt?” Common culprits for GI pain can range from simply ...

Stomach pain after eating fruit? It could be fructose intolerance or an allergy. Learn more about why fruit makes your ...

Severe stomach pain can hide a silent threat that even seasoned doctors struggle to spot in time. One of the most dangerous is acute mesenteric ischemia, a sudden loss of blood flow to your intestines ...

Stomach pain is one of the most common complaints among kids, but most parents have trouble pinpointing the cause and taking action to relieve it, a new poll found. The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital ...

For years, scientists have known that women are far more likely than men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)—a ...

You’re in the middle of running errands or spending time with family when burning stomach pain stops you in your tracks. It feels like there’s a fire in your gut, and the discomfort can be enough to ...

Women are more likely to suffer pain from irritable bowel syndrome due to their hormones, according to a new study. Previous ...

"Instead of just saying young women suffer from IBS, we wanted rigorous science explaining why," said co-senior author Holly Ingraham, PhD.

"Gut pain is highly prevalent, however, still only a small market compared to all the other pain conditions. Companies are focusing on the next centrally acting painkiller that works for many ...