A stomach ulcer is a “crater” on the lining of the stomach that develops when the stomach is inflamed, Dr. Plaut says. “In most cases, stomach acid is a key driver of ulcer formation.” While the term ...

Most stomach ulcers heal within a few months. Let’s take a look at some of the warning signs of this health condition.

Mar. 28 -- (HealthDay News) -- A peptic ulcer is a sore that occurs in the lining of the stomach or small intestine. A bacterium, called H. pylori, causes the sore to form. While the foods you eat don ...

The burning, gnawing sensation that strikes in the upper abdomen often gets dismissed as ordinary indigestion or heartburn. Yet for millions of Americans, this pain signals something more serious: ...

April 28, 2010 — The risk for low-dose aspirin (LDA)–associated peptic ulcer is higher in elderly women, according to the results of a study reported in the April 21 issue of World Journal of ...

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 ...