The use of low-dose aspirin in the prevention of cardiovascular disease is frequently associated with a development of dyspeptic symptoms and erosions or ulcerations in the upper GI tract.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Erosive gastritis occurs when inflammation gradually damages the stomach lining, causing shallow breaks (called erosions) and ulcers. People with erosive ...

This keeps the stomach acid neutralized and thus prevents gastritis. Honey has proved beneficial in preventing and also healing of chronic gastritis and ulcer. Alcohol and excess use of sodas should ...

Background—Although Helicobacter pylori has been identified as a major cause of chronic gastritis, not all infected patients develop ulcers, suggesting that other factors such as lifestyle may be ...

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 ...

New research shows that men with gastric ulcers are at an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, and that the presence of a duodenal ulcer is not associated with pancreatic cancer. “This suggests ...

Background: Peptic ulcer disease complicated with gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is rare in children. The experience in management of such patients is limited. The purpose of this study is to ...