Ulcers, those gnawing sores in the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), often bring visions of greasy food or over-the-counter pain relievers to mind. While these factors can ...

Purpose: The implications of recent studies for guidelines that pertain to stress ulcer prophylaxis in the postoperative period are discussed. Summary: The therapeutic guidelines on stress ulcer ...

Based on the phrase "You're giving me an ulcer," we can all gather it is not something great. My mind instantly goes to the image of someone clutching their stomach, but what is an ulcer exactly? It ...

Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2007;64(13):1396-1400. Heidelbaugh and Inadomi [31] examined the economic effect of inappropriate stress ulcer prophylaxis in a retrospective chart review of admissions to ...

We know that too much stress can be bad for health. Chronic, high levels of stress can lead to a weakening of the immune system, which can open the door to other diseases. Constant stress also ...

For about 100 years, doctors thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy foods and alcohol. Three strikes. And you're not out. Those doctors were wrong. Today, medical experts insist that ...

The REVISE trial previously demonstrated that the IV proton pump inhibitor pantoprazole reduced clinically important upper gastrointestinal bleeding without a mortality risk in critically ill adults ...

Stomach ulcers, also known as peptic ulcers, are relatively common, occurring in 10-15 percent of the population. The condition can bring on a burning or "gnawing" sensation in the stomach area, ...

Stress and depression can contribute to conditions that cause bloody stool. It’s important to seek medical attention when you notice persistent blood in your stool. In today’s fast-paced world, stress ...

Many mouth ulcers clear up in a matter of days, but if one lingers for many days then the problem could be more than just an ...

Mouth ulcers, or canker sores, are common but painful. Triggers include minor injuries, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal shifts, an ...