EL PASO (KVIA)--As students across the Borderland return to school, some parents may hear familiar complaints: “My stomach hurts.” But is it just back-to-school nerves, or something more serious? Dr.

Here’s what upper stomach pain is, what commonly causes it and when to seek care.

Persistent stomach pain means discomfort in your belly region that sticks around for weeks, months, or even longer. Unlike an occasional cramp or a brief stomachache, this pain doesn’t fully go away ...

Depending on the underlying virus, the stomach flu can cause symptoms that last for up to a few days at a time. Abdominal pain is a common symptom of stomach flu, but it’s unlikely to last beyond ...