Recurring mouth ulcers can be a warning sign for underlying health issues. From nutritional deficiencies to chronic diseases, ...

A “TRAUMATISED” teen was told he was coughing up “pints” of blood due to a stomach ulcer after eating too many kebabs – but ...

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 ...

Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, for example, can lead to ulcers, but these would normally be accompanied by uncomfortable stomach pain, bloating and changes in ...

The majority of ulcers develop in the part of the gut just after the stomach called the duodenum, though some develop in the stomach itself. Dietary changes and certain nutritional supplements may ...

For NSAID-naive patients, use the test-and-treat strategy For chronic users of NSAIDs or aspirin, use the test-and-treat strategy; prescribe a PPI to patients with active peptic ulcer disease to ...

Think acid reflux is harmless? Your heartburn could be hiding a deadly cancer secret. Here are the symptoms you should never ignore!

Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a vibrant yellow spice, a rhizomatous herbaceous plant from the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda ...

The pregnancy was unexpected—as were my conflicting and complex emotions as I navigated the healthcare system through ...

Lifestyle cancers on the rise Last year, Mary Tusiime, a 45-year-old farmer, began feeling fatigued and noticed unusual ...

Consuming black coffee or any hot beverages can exaggerate the symptoms of gastritis and worsen ulcers. This wont help in ...