Special dyes can be placed onto the stomach to look for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a type of bacteria that causes peptic ulcer disease and gastritis. Turnaround time for biopsy results will ...

The functions of microvesicles (MVs) in gastric cancer are less studied compared to other types of extracellular vesicles. Here, the authors report that in Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated ...

J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2005;20(2):270-274. In conclusion, the 13 C-UBT is a reliable and reproducible determinant of H. pylori infection and of the severity of associated gastritis, and it has ...

peptic ulcers, gastroparesis. Many stomach diseases are associated with infection, such as with Helicobacter pylori. Common symptoms are nausea, bloating, diarrhoea and abdominal pain.

About 1% to 3% of stomach (gastric) cancers are hereditary diffuse gastric cancers (HDGC). The disorder is caused by mutation in the CDH1 gene. HDGC is an inherited cancer syndrome that leads to an ...

Gas can cause stomach pain that varies from mild to severe, but you can take steps to make it less likely. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) When your intestines have too much gas in them ...

If you've been vomiting, the first step is to let your stomach rest. After you stop throwing up, don't try to eat or drink anything for at least 15 to 20 minutes to give your stomach time to recover.

Surgery is the most common part of stomach cancer treatment plans, and most patients will have surgery at some point. There are several different surgical procedures called gastrectomies that involve ...

Aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) is an acute aortic disease, defined by the presence of hemorrhage within the aortic wall, and no evidence of intimal tear. The penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU) is a ...

Mouth ulcers can be incredibly frustrating—they make eating, talking, and even smiling painful. These sores pop up due to stress, minor injuries, or certain foods. While they usually heal on ...

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