Q: I recently learned I have a small peptic ulcer. The doctor said it’s a common occurrence and not a big deal. I’m having a lot of indigestion and wonder if the ulcer may be the cause. I’ve tried ...

What does an ulcer feel like? Experts say symptoms can range from subtle to intense—here’s what to look out for, say two ...

In those cases, it is believed that the body responds with an overproduction of stomach acid. It is less common, but viral infection, Crohn’s disease, some cancers and radiation therapy can each play ...

Dear Doctors: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach ...

Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are painful sores that develop in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine. These ulcers can be caused by factors such as ...

Stomach ulcers, also known as peptic ulcers, are open sores that develop on the lining of your stomach. While they can be manageable and treatable, understanding and addressing the key behaviors that ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and Helicobacter pylori infection are the most common causes of peptic ulcer bleeding. In an observational study, investigators in the Netherlands ...

DEAR DOCTORS: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach ...

The bacterium that causes stomach inflammation (gastritis), peptic ulcers and gastric cancer thrives in the human stomach by triggering changes in stomach cells and using those changes to its own ...

The global helicobacter pylori diagnostics market revenue was around US$ 581.9 million in 2023 and is estimated to reach US$ 926.3 million by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5 ...

Dear Doctors: I recently learned I have a small peptic ulcer. The doctor said it's a common occurrence and not a big deal. I'm having a lot of indigestion and wonder if the ulcer may be the cause.