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...
Lou Ann has become a dear friend and her daughter Monica went to school with my husband. Monica had been dealing with ulcerative colitis... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Eating a portion of broccoli sprouts could help prevent ulcers and possibly stomach cancer, experts say. A Japanese study of 50 people found that... 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: ADAM Encyclopedia
The following drugs are sometimes used to treat peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori.AntacidsMany antacids are available without a... Read more »
A new study showed that patients who received Prilosec intravenously avoided more invasive treatments to stop bleeding in the throat and stomach.... Read more »