Gastric ulcers, which are open sores on the stomach lining, are not only a common gastrointestinal ailment but also a central focus when it comes to stomach cancer risk. From a drug development and ...

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 ...

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 ...

A dentist shared 4 easy tips to know what causes mouth ulcers and how to prevent them from happening again. Learn more about mouth ulcers here. Mouth ulcers are small sores that form on your gums ...

Gastric cancer, or stomach cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the mucus-producing cells on the inside lining of the stomach. The most common type of stomach cancer is adenocarcinoma. A ...

Britain is in the grip of a gastric flu outbreak which has spread from hospitals in Scotland to the south coast, health chiefs said today. Levels of the virus, which has already affected 12 ...

Getting CPAP air in your stomach can be bothersome, although the condition is not dangerous. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a highly effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. But ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that can cause diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. In addition, IBS pain may feel like abdominal cramping or aching. Irritable ...