Background and Aims: Because non-bleeding visible vessels (NBVV) of gastric peptic ulcers have the potential to re-bleed, endoscopic hemostatic treatment may be necessary during the first ...

Patients aged 65 years and older who use acetaminophen demonstrate greater risks for serious complications, including ...

Have you ever noticed the colour of your potty or stool? Well, it can say a lot about your health. Scroll down to know what ...

A doctor has issued a warning over the prolonged use of a common over-the-counter medicine, stating that it can result in a ...

Credit: Getty Images. Risks increased for peptic ulcer bleeding, uncomplicated peptic ulcer, lower GI bleeding, heart failure, HTN, CKD The researchers observed associations for acetaminophen use ...

A new survey suggests that certain antidepressants increase the risk of a gastrointestinal bleed in older patients. The selective serotonin reuptake A new survey suggests that certain ...

Considering taking supplements to treat peptic ulcers? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of peptic ulcers. Follow the links to read common uses ...

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 ...

The following is a summary of “Stomach and duodenal ulcer as a cause of death in patients with cancer: a cohort study,” ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD A peptic ulcer is the term used for a sore that occurs in the mucosal lining of the stomach, small intestine, or esophagus. When the ulcer is in the stomach ...