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    When Should You Seek Care for Stomach Pain?

    June 23, 2017

    When is it time to seek medical attention for severe stomach pain, and when can you handle it at home? Here are some basic guidelines. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, emergency care, stomach ache, urgent care

  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Nutcracker Syndrome: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatments

    November 9, 2016

    Nutcracker syndrome is a rare disorder that can cause flank pain and other symptoms. Learn more about symptoms and treatment options for this disease. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, nutcracker syndrome, vascular

    Nutcracker's disease affects a person's veins and arteries
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What Do Intestines Do for the Body?

    September 6, 2015

    Ever wonder how all that food you eat gets turned into the energy you use every day? Learn about how your large and small intestines absorb nutrients. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, Common intestinal diseases, Crohn's disease, diarrhea, energy, fatigue, fever, food, IBD, IBS, Intestinal Diseases, intestines, large intestines, small intestines

    intestines
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    Liver Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

    August 31, 2015

    The more you understand about liver cancer, the better prepared you'll be to make informed decisions about your care. Learn about the treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver cancer, tumor

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    Stomach Pain: When to Worry About Stomach Ache

    June 24, 2014

    Most stomach pains are usually harmless, but some can lead to serious medical issues. Learn more stomach pains and what to watch out for. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, bowels, diarrhea, flu, gas, gastroenterologist, heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, stress, vomiting

    when to seek care for stomaches
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    How Do I Know if My Child Has a UTI?

    March 1, 2014

    A UTI is a very common infection among children. Learn more about UTIs, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Pediatrics

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, bacterial infection, chills, diarrhea, fever, kidney infection, pediatric urinary tract infection, UTI

    Father and Son
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    Seeking Treatment for Fever

    January 14, 2014

    Learn when you should seek treatment for fever for both children and adult patients in this article from UPMC Urgent Care. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, bacterial infection, chest pain, core body temperature, difficulty urinating, fever, infection, light sensitivity, severe headache, shortness of breath, stiff neck, unusual rash, virus

    girl with fever

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