Stomach ulcers, medically known as peptic ulcers, develop when the protective lining of the stomach or small intestine becomes compromised. While initial ...

Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006;3(2):80-89. Despite their well-accepted anti-inflammatory and analgesic benefits, NSAID use is probably the most common cause of gastrointestinal ...

A systematic review and meta-analysis of five studies suggested that patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists were more likely to ...

Background and Aims Diabetic patients reportedly have a higher incidence of peptic ulcer disease. The aim of this study was to investigate if type II diabetic patients have higher risk of ...

What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...

Pepto-Bismol (bismuth salicylate) and Tums (calcium carbonate) are both over-the-counter (OTC) medications for heartburn and ...

While yoghurt is widely known for aiding digestion, it may not always be beneficial for acid reflux. Experts explain that: Yoghurt is a fermented food that contains natural acids, which can sometimes ...

Cold hands, an altered sense of taste and itchy legs could all be potential signs of being deficient in a key mineral.

Alyssa Burks, 34 from Houston US, was advised to cut down on acidic foods and told her symptoms were due to her 'getting older'. Two years later she was diagnosed with cancer .

In the prime of her life, at an age when many are building careers and families, Alyssa Burks faced an unexpected and ...