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Most stomach ulcers are caused by infection or medication, not stress or poor diet.

There is no evidence that preeclampsia is caused by emotional stress, working too hard or not getting enough rest.

The type of pain felt in the abdomen can vary greatly.

Children may feel stomach pain for a range of reasons and may need treatment.

Bleeding from the vagina in early pregnancy happens in almost one in four pregnancies.

Diverticulosis and diverticulitis relate to the formation or infection of abnormal pouches in the bowel wall.

Food inside the stomach is only kept there by the force of gravity so to avoid heartburn, don't lie down after a big meal.

Streptococcal infection group A can cause sore throats (pharyngitis), scarlet fever or impetigo (school sores).

Medical treatment for gallstones may not be necessary unless the gallstones cause symptoms.

When people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) are not experiencing a flare-up of their illness, they feel quite well and are often free of symptoms.