In general, ulcers in the stomach and duodenum are referred to as peptic ulcers.
The stomach is a bag of muscle that crushes and mixes food with the...
Last month we talked with Lou Ann about her daughter's UC. This is a little bit about some of the Monica's dietary struggles and some of... Read more »
Recently, a friend of mine hurt her back. Her doctor suggested she take ibuprofen and steroids to get rid of the pain.... Read more »
A recent study found that the bacteria that causes ulcers becomes stronger when the content of the stomach is very salty. The physical and genetic... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
In the past, it was common practice to tell people with peptic ulcers to consume small amounts of bland foods frequently throughout the day. Research... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, which is the predominant sugar of milk. Fifty million American adults... Read more »
This is a study to find out if patients treated with a new osteoarthritis med (CJ-023,423) have fewer gastrointestinal ulcers than patients who take... Read more »
Patients who regularly take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, such as a COX-2 inhibitor, may be prone to stomach ulcers. New research has... Read more »