What does an ulcer feel like? Experts say symptoms can range from subtle to intense—here’s what to look out for, say two gastroenterologists. The post 11 Signs of an Ulcer You Should Never Ignore, Say ...

Medicine borrows much of its vocabulary from Latin and ancient Greek. For example, the word "gastric" refers to the stomach. The word "peptic" refers to the digestive system. As such, these two terms ...

The most important function of your stomach is to digest the food you eat with the help of acids and a substance called pepsin, produced by the cells lining of the stomach. Unfortunately, these acids ...

Patient Information Fact Sheet – Peptic UlcerWhat is a peptic ulcer? A peptic ulcer is a sensitive, raw patch, very much like a mouth ulcer, which forms a break in the lining of the stomach or the ...

Q: I recently learned I have a small peptic ulcer. The doctor said it’s a common occurrence and not a big deal. I’m having a lot of indigestion and wonder if the ulcer may be the cause. I’ve tried ...

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Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

A peptic ulcer is a sore occurring in the lining of the first portion of the small intestine, the stomach or the esophagus. Ulcers are crater-like sores which are usually one-fourth to three-fourths ...

Bruce Springsteen announced Thursday that he’s postponing a slate of concerts in September on the advice of doctors who treating him for peptic ulcer disease. Fans who aren’t familiar with this common ...

Bruce Springsteen postponed shows to get treatment for symptoms of the disease. By Dani Blum Bruce Springsteen announced on Wednesday night that he would be postponing September shows because he is ...

Q: Is Gastric Cancer caused by Helicobacter pylori? A: Yes, Gastric Cancer is caused by H. pylori infection, by a stepwise progression from chronic superficial gastritis to intestinal type cancer.

IT is not uncommon to encounter a middle-aged patient who for a number of years has suffered from ulcer and who, weary of his recurrent trials, seeks relief in surgery. Physicians are now less ...