Peptic ulcer bleeding is a common and potentially fatal condition. It is best managed using a multidisciplinary approach by a team with medical, endoscopic and surgical expertise. The management ...

The aim of this study was to investigate if type II diabetic patients have higher risk of developing peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) and to identify possible risk factors of PUB in diabetic patients.

While some ulcers may be able to heal on their own, many do not. They may worsen without treatment and lead to more serious complications, like internal bleeding and perforation of the stomach wall.

Although not specifically approved for the treatment of bleeding peptic ulcers, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as omeprazole (Losec AstraZeneca, Luton, UK) are widely used for this indication.

among some 180,000 people age 65 and older who received prescriptions for acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol in Britain), risks for peptic ulcers, bleeding from ulcers, and any type of lower ...

It can also worsen the symptoms of stomach ulcers. Excessive alcohol consumption might also increase your risk of bleeding ulcers, which can become very dangerous. A 2016 study analyzing liquor ...

Acute upper GI bleeding has an incidence of 84–160 cases per 100,000 individuals annually, with a 10% mortality rate. Peptic ulcers, variceal bleeding, and mucosal erosions are among the most common ...

Springsteen announced in September that he was in the midst of treatment for peptic ulcer disease, and would have to push back the remainder of his 2023 tour dates as a result. Later in the E ...

These drugs often lead to more trouble including upset stomach and bleeding ulcers. There are some 20 traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs, including aspirin, ibuprofen ...