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Discover painful symptoms and underlying causes of peptic ulcers, from bacterial infections to common medications that might ...

Peptic ulcers may be less common, but their risks—and treatments—are evolving rapidly. Learn about symptoms, causes like H. pylori and NSAIDs, & new therapies.

Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease are at increased risk of hemorrhagic peptic ulcer disease hospitalization and adverse outcomes.

Ulcers are open sores that develop on the lining of the body, often caused by damage to the tissue from inflammation or ...

Harvard- and Stanford-educated gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has warned against taking any painkiller on an empty ...

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People with ulcers typically experience a dull or burning sensation in the upper part of the stomach. The burning may travel up the chest and into the mouth or throat, causing heartburn or ...

Baking soda, as well as OTC antacids, can temporarily relieve the symptoms of stomach ulcers. However, antacids are not a cure for stomach ulcers. For ulcers due to NSAID use, people may need to ...

Gastritis means that your stomach’s inner lining is inflamed or worn down. Alcoholic gastritis is what people call it if gastritis happens because of alcohol use. You can take steps to lower ...