Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach and small bowel. It is often symptomless, but it can increase the risk of ulcers, gastritis, and cancer, all of which can ...

In this updated review, published online in the Cochrane Library, researchers aimed to assess the magnitude of effect H. pylori eradication therapy has on H. pylori-positive patients with peptic ulcer ...

I recently became extremely ill from what turned out to be a peptic ulcer caused by H. pylori. Until that time, I had no symptoms of acid reflux or pain. What causes peptic ulcers? What are the ...

Q: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I'm being told that I should get screened for stomach cancer. Is ...

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 ...

Dear Doctors: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach ...

Stomach ulcers and stomach cancer can both cause abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal symptoms, but there are some differences. Both conditions can be serious and require medical attention. The ...

Mice with different naturally occurring stomach bacteria have distinct susceptibilities to disease caused by Helicobacter pylori, the well-known cause of ulcers in humans, according to a new study.

In research published this week in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, researchers, led by Clinical Professor Allan Kermode and Dr Marzena Fabis Pedrini at the Western Australian ...