Peptic ulcers are painful sores in the lining of the stomach, esophagus, or small intestine. We’ll show you how to treat and prevent them.

Peptic ulcer disease remains a major health concern in Nigeria, with its complications ranking among the top causes of acute abdomen cases in hospitals, according to earlier studies.

Peptic ulcers are sores in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer), duodenum (duodenal ulcer), or oesophagus (oesophageal ulcer). Gastric and duodenal are the commonest ulcers while oesophageal ...

Gastric and duodenal ulcers are types of peptic ulcer. They affect different parts of the digestive tract, but both can cause pain and discomfort, and serious complications if they are left untreated.

A gastrointestinal barium series performed on November 11 failed to reveal any sign of an ulcer or previous perforation.

The chief goals of ulcer treatment are reducing the amount of acid in the stomach and strengthening the protective lining that comes in direct contact with stomach acids.

Ulcers usually occur due to bacteria or are a side effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Learn more about causes and how diet can help prevent ulcers.

Peptic ulcers are sores that form in the inner lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum of the small intestine.

A common cause of both gastric and peptic ulcers is infection with Helicobacter pylori. Often shortened to H. pylori, it is a spiral-shaped bacterium that can, as it burrows into the stomach ...

By means of a barium-radiographic technic the effect of belladonna alkaloids on gastric evacuation was studied in 15 patients with pyloric obstruction complicating chronic peptic ulcer.