Many things can cause abdominal pain. Usually, abdominal pain is not caused by a disease and will improve without treatment. It can often be observed and treated at home. Your health care provider will do a physical exam and possibly order blood tests and X-rays to help determine the seriousness of your pain. Read more..

Jaundice is when the skin, the whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes turn a yellowish color. It is caused by a high level of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is made in the body when red blood cells break down normally. Having jaundice may mean that your liver or your body's bile system is not working right. Read more..

Constipation is when a person has fewer than three bowel movements a week, has difficulty having a bowel movement, or has stools that are dry, hard, or larger than normal.As people grow older, constipation is more common. A low-fiber diet, not taking in enough fluids, and taking certain medicines may make constipation worse. Read more..

Nausea is the feeling that you have an upset stomach or have to vomit. As nausea gets worse, it can lead to vomiting. Vomiting occurs when stomach contents are thrown up and out of the mouth. Vomiting can make you feel weak and cause you to become dehydrated. Dehydration can make you tired and thirsty, cause you to have a dry mouth, and decrease how often you urinate. Read more..

Indigestion is a feeling of pain, discomfort, burning, or fullness in the upper part of your belly (abdomen). It can come and go. It may occur often or rarely. Indigestion tends to happen while you are eating or right after you have finished eating. It may be worse at night and while bending over or lying down. Read more..