Pepto-Bismol (bismuth salicylate) and Tums (calcium carbonate) are both over-the-counter (OTC) medications for heartburn and ...

These brain regions also interact with the brain's "top-down" circuits that inhibit pain signaling from other parts of the body. Opioid medications are sometimes used to treat chronic abdominal pain.

They are a great solution for relieving pain and inflammation, but there's a definite downside. These drugs often lead to more trouble including upset stomach and bleeding ulcers. There are some ...

Most diseases of the abdominal viscera are associated with pain sometime during their course. A brief review of abdominal embryology and pain physiology will assist the clinician in evaluating the ...