Heartburn is a burning sensation that can be caused by a number of factors, such as drinking alcohol, eating high-fat foods, being overweight, being pregnant or smoking. Burning may also be related to gastroesophageal...

Some foods such as onions, beer, peppers or coffee can cause heartburn, reflux or burning. This is due to the presence of certain substances, such as caffeine and alcohol, which irritate the stomach, causing...

Heartburn symptoms can occur after a large or fatty meal, as digestion is more complicated and can encourage the return of acidic stomach contents to the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the stomach,...

  Home remedies for heartburn, such as ginger tea, melon juice or marshmallow infusion, are a great natural option to relieve symptoms such as a burning sensation in the stomach, bad taste in the...

What is liver abscess? Updated June 2018 The liver is the organ most susceptible to the formation of abscesses, which can be solitary or multiple, and which can arise due to the spread of...

Peritonsillar abscess is a rare complication of bacterial infections, characterized by a collection of pus in the region around the tonsil and symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, fever, change in voice and headache, for...

A furuncle in the groin is an infection at the root of the hair that causes symptoms such as a lump with pus in the groin that can grow over time, pain, increased local...

An abscess is a sac containing a collection of pus and surrounding inflamed tissue that can appear under the skin, mucous membranes or in internal organs. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection...

Peritonsillar abscess is a rare complication of bacterial infections, characterized by a collection of pus in the region around the tonsil and symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, fever, change in voice and headache, for...

An anorectal, anal or perianal abscess is the formation of a cavity filled with pus in the skin around the anus, which can cause symptoms such as pain, especially when evacuating or sitting; the...