Stomach ulcers can be an incredibly painful and distressing condition. While many people experience stomach pain from time to time, understanding the specific symptoms related to ulcers is crucial for ...

Stomach ulcers, or peptic ulcers, are sores in the lining of the stomach or the top part of the small intestine. Stomach ulcer pain often occurs in the upper part of the abdomen. Doctors classify the ...

Dull or burning pain between your belly button and your breastbone is common with stomach ulcers. Symptoms like burping, vomiting, and feeling uncomfortable after a meal are also possible. A stomach ...

That burning sensation in your stomach might be trying to tell you something more complex than “lay off the spicy food.” For decades, we’ve been quick to blame stress alone for the development of ...

Some pain relief medications – or “painkillers” – are safe to take when a person has a stomach ulcer. However, some pain relievers may make an ulcer worse. Stomach ulcers are sores on the lining of a ...

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An ulcer — also referred to as a stomach ulcer or peptic ulcer — is a sore that forms in the stomach or in the upper portion of your small intestine. Ulcers occur when the acid your stomach uses for ...

An unexpected find leads to better treatment for the painful condition. Dec. 25, 2009— -- In 1984, 33-year-old Barry Marshall, frustrated by responses to his work, ingested Helicobacter pylori, ...