Experts reveal that popping an antacid for acidity only provides temporary relief. The key lies in making important lifestyle ...

This therapy reduced the incidence of peptic ulcer or esophagitis during follow-up endoscopy. This trial was not powered to examine clinical events; however, there were no episodes of GI ...

A systematic review and meta-analysis of five studies suggested that patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists were more likely to ...

Most RCTs focused on secondary outcomes, such as gastric pH control. In addition, methods used for diagnosis of UGI bleeding greatly varied across studies and we could not integrate data for most ...

Many patients are unaware that the Stretta minimally-invasive endoscopy procedure can also be used to treat refractory GERD.

Dr Ravinder K Gupta, Dr Akhilpreet Kaur Anemia is a serious global public health problem that particularly affects young ...

Just because you can buy a medication over the counter doesn’t mean it’s always safe. Here’s how you should really be using ...

Pepto-Bismol (bismuth salicylate) and Tums (calcium carbonate) are both over-the-counter (OTC) medications for heartburn and ...

Stomach ulcers, medically known as peptic ulcers, develop when the protective lining of the stomach or small intestine ...

Research shows that chronic stress might be secretly damaging your digestive system. Learn stress-induced stomach ulcers and ...

The organism Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is known to be the causative factor in many ulcers occurring in, or just out-side, the stomach. It has also been associated with an increased risk of ...

What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...