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 ...

Discover painful symptoms and underlying causes of peptic ulcers, from bacterial infections to common medications that might ...

I am seven months post Roux-en-Y bariatric surgery. I am regularly having bloody stools. No pain. The blood is bright red, and I do eat nuts daily. The blood is contained throughout the stool. No ...

Together, stomach and duodenal ulcers are referred to as 'peptic' ulcers ... potentially serious complications such as haemorrhage (bleeding) or perforation of the gut wall.

The aim of this study was to investigate if type II diabetic patients have higher risk of developing peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) and to identify possible risk factors of PUB in diabetic patients.

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.

Understanding the warning signs of stomach ulcers is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment, which can prevent ...