The organism Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is known to be the causative factor in many ulcers occurring in, or just out-side, the stomach. It has also been associated with an increased risk of ...

If you had a stomach ulcer 20 years ago, you would be told to cut down on rich food, alcohol, cigarettes and stress. The ultimate solution was surgery to reduce the acid secretion in the stomach ...

Dr. Mehul Choksi from S.L. Raheja, Mahim says, ‘The two most important causes of peptic ulcer are infection of the stomach lining caused by bacteria Helicobacter pylori, regular use of non ...

Peptic ulcer bleeding is a common and potentially fatal condition. It is best managed using a multidisciplinary approach by a team with medical, endoscopic and surgical expertise. The management ...

Peptic ulcers are open sores that occur when the protective mucosal (mucus) layer in the lining of your stomach or small intestine becomes damaged. This causes the stomach acid to tear into the ...

Stomach ulcer occurs due to infection with bacteria called H.pylori. Stomach contains a mucus defensive barrier in its wall which provides protection against acid formation. Infection with H ...

General practice records from 1998 to 2018 in the U.K show that, among some 180,000 people age 65 and older who received ...

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