Ulcers are open sores or erosions that develop in the lining of the stomach or small intestine, also known as the digestive tract. While they are commonly caused by factors such as Helicobacter ...

For decades, we’ve been quick to blame stress alone for the development of stomach ulcers. The image of the frazzled executive popping antacids between meetings became a cultural shorthand for ...

Stomach ulcers affect about one in ten Americans, turning the simple pleasure of eating into an exercise in pain management. But here’s what the pharmaceutical companies don’t want you to ...

A peptic ulcer is a sore that forms when digestive juices wear away the lining of the digestive system. It may occur in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. A peptic ulcer can affect several ...

LARGE ulcers of the duodenum are rare. Only -L# 21 cases of duodenal ulcers of 2 cm. or more have been reported in the literature. These so-called giant duodenal ulcers may involve the entire ...

Dull or burning pain between your belly button and your breastbone is common with stomach ulcers. Symptoms like burping, vomiting, and feeling uncomfortable after a meal are also possible.

While some stomach ulcers may be able to heal without treatment, most do not get better on their own. To ensure an ulcer heals properly and doesn’t come back, it’s important to treat the root ...

Background: With dwindling rates of postoperative mortality in perforated peptic ulcer that is attributable to H 2-receptor blocker usage, there is a need to shift the focus towards the prevention ...

The organism Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is known to be the causative factor in many ulcers occurring in, or just out-side, the stomach. It has also been associated with an increased risk of ...

Other drinks that are good for ulcers include water and beverages that may aid in the healing process, such as kefir, kombucha, and chamomile tea. Foods that are beneficial for a peptic ulcer ...

which can trigger inflammation and stomach ulcers. H. pylori infection causes around 40% of stomach cancers in the UK. The stomach contents are acidic, as it acts as a reservoir at the first stage ...

Background and Aims Diabetic patients reportedly have a higher incidence of peptic ulcer disease. The aim of this study was to investigate if type II diabetic patients have higher risk of ...