Ulcers are open sores that develop on the lining of the body, often caused by damage to the tissue from inflammation or infection. They can occur in various parts, such as the mouth, stomach, small ...

For uncomplicated ulcers, symptom resolution and non-invasive H. pylori testing often provide sufficient confirmation of treatment success. For recurrent ulcers despite appropriate treatment, more ...

With a bunch of diagnostic dead ends piling up, the doctors broadened their view of possibilities, newly considering cancers, ...

Patients with severe ulcers, said Dr. Winkelstein, must stay in bed for at least three weeks, are given no food, only constant drip treatment of three quarts of milk daily.

Canker sores are painful ulcers that occur in the mouth, including on gums. Here's a look at how to deal with them.

Researchers have found in a new study that periodontitis was linked to a higher risk of peptic and duodenal ulcers, but not gastric ulcers. Therefore treatment of periodontitis may enhance ...

A validated scoring tool, EASE-CD, showed strong accuracy and reliability in quantifying ulcer activity in Crohn’s disease.

After endoscopic treatment of bleeding peptic ulcers, bleeding recurs in 15 to 20 percent of patients.We assessed whether the use of a high dose of a proton-pump inhibitor would reduce the frequenc ...