Stomach ulcers, also known as peptic ulcers, are open sores that develop on the lining of your stomach. While they can be manageable and treatable, understanding and addressing the key behaviors that ...

Stomach ulcers—along with those of the upper intestine—affect between 5–10 percent of Americans at some point in their lives.

Stomach ulcers—also known as peptic ulcers—can be extremely painful. Often, someone with a stomach ulcer feels a burning pain in their stomach, which is located between the breastbone and belly button ...

That burning sensation in your stomach might be trying to tell you something more complex than “lay off the spicy food.” For decades, we’ve been quick to blame stress alone for the development of ...

Gastric ulcers are not only painful, they can lead to more serious conditions such as sepsis and mean that a patient is more ...

It is often widely thought that stomach ulcers are a problem of adults and not children. However, increasing medical evidence and diagnostic accuracy show that ulcers too occur in children. Contrary ...

Biologists are using a cutting-edge approach combining computer science with immunology to scan the genetic makeup of ...

Ultrasound scans are not a typical diagnostic tool for stomach ulcers. However, healthcare professionals may use them to track treatment progress and identify large ulcers. Ultrasound scans use sound ...

Bruce Springsteen postponed shows to get treatment for symptoms of the disease. By Dani Blum Bruce Springsteen announced on Wednesday night that he would be postponing September shows because he is ...

To soothe an aching stomach, use home remedies like ginger, peppermint, apple cider vinegar, and more.