Peptic ulcers may be less common, but their risks—and treatments—are evolving rapidly. Learn about symptoms, causes like H. pylori and NSAIDs, & new therapies.

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 ...

These people are six times more likely to have bleeding ulcers. If you have chronic heartburn, fullness or general discomfort ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and Helicobacter pylori infection are the most common causes of peptic ulcer bleeding. In an observational study, investigators in the Netherlands ...

Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease are at increased risk of hemorrhagic peptic ulcer disease hospitalization and adverse outcomes.

Without proper treatment, stomach ulcers can progress and lead to complications like internal bleeding and gastrointestinal perforation. Get medical attention as soon as possible if you have ...

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 ...

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.