If a sore is in the duodenum, it is called a duodenal ulcer. How Peptic Ulcers Are Treated Upper Gastrointestinal Series An X-ray examination of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the ...

it can cause small open sores called esophageal ulcers. Esophageal ulcers typically occur in the lining of the lower part of the esophagus, where the esophagus meets the stomach. Inhaling the ...

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released an expert review and clinical practice update focusing on esophageal dysfunction caused by immune-mediated and infectious diseases.

Dr. Soumekh gave a brief summary of the structure and function of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract: The esophagus is a long muscular tube with a top and bottom valve. Food moves from the mouth through ...

Vaginal ulcers (also vulvar or genital ulcers) are small sores that form on your vagina, the passageway connecting your uterus (womb) to the outside of your body. They can also form on your vulva ...

An associated peptic ulcer or duodenal deformity was detected in 4 patients. In an additional patient the diagnosis of duodenitis was made. In no patient was an esophageal ulcer or esophagitis ...

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 ...

It can burn and damage the tissue inside your esophagus, throat, and voice box. For adults, the most common complications of silent reflux include long-term irritation, tissue scarring ...

Learn More: How Chronic Gastritis Is Treated A stomach ulcer, also called a peptic ulcer, is an open sore ... but when that acid flows backward into the esophagus (the food tube that connects ...