Rebound tenderness, also called Blumberg’s sign, is something your doctor might check for when diagnosing peritonitis. Peritonitis is the inflammation of the membrane on the inside of your abdominal ...

If you've had stomach pain recently, you might have wondered how to check if you have appendicitis at home. Appendicitis is the most common cause of abdominal pain that results in surgery in the ...

BBC Morning Live's Dr Punam Krishan has issued a warning to anyone taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole for ...

What Is a Liver Ultrasound? A liver ultrasound is a type of abdominal ultrasound, an imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures in your abdomen, ...

The health of the umbilical cord is crucial when you are expecting, and doctors monitor it very closely. But why does a ...

The NHS GP also explained why people taking omeprazole need to exercise caution, especially if they are on it for an extended ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) may lead to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). This is because CF causes the body to produce sticky mucus that can block the pancreatic duct, leading to various symptoms.

Dr Punam Krishan has told anyone taking PPIs like omeprazole for heartburn, acid reflux, or indigestion to do one thing ...