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 ...

If you were looking for some motivation to follow your doctor’s advice or remember to take your medicine, look no further than this grisly tale. A 64-year-old man went to the emergency department of ...

For centuries, African traditional healers have used gentle, soothing herbs to heal stomach ulcers while modern medicine was still learning what caused them. These time-tested African herbs that ...

In this Journal feature, information about a real patient is presented in stages (boldface type) to an expert clinician, who responds to the information by sharing relevant background and reasoning ...

Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers may face a higher risk of developing gum disease and tooth decay, according to a recently published review in the Journal of ...

While trying to get pregnant, you could notice mouth ulcers coming back over and over again and think they're not a big deal ...