Stress can contribute to the development of many diseases and it can exacerbate the symptoms of existing conditions. This includes stomach, or peptic, ulcers. While stress alone does not cause peptic ulcers, learning to manage stress can help to...
A stomach ulcer--also referred to as a peptic or gastric ulcer--is a lesion that develops in the lining of your intestine. This condition is most commonly caused by overuse of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or the presence of a type of...
Stomach ulcers, also called peptic ulcers, are breaks in the lining of the stomach that have been eroded by the acid and other digestive juices in the stomach. SteadyHealth.com states that more than 3 million Americans are diagnosed with a peptic...
Though many people believe ulcers occur from eating acidic foods or stress, most ulcers are caused by a Helicobacter pylori bacteria. Stomach or gastric ulcers are sores in the stomach's lining. Some foods may aggravate ulcers and worsen...
Stomach ulcers are lesions in the stomach, esophagus and small intestine caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Heredity, age, history of chronic pain, alcohol use, diabetes, stress and smoking are all risk factors for developing...
Stomach ulcers are sores that occur when digestive juices make contact with the lining of your stomach. The foods you eat will not cause an ulcer, although certain foods you eat will aggravate your ulcer and slow the healing process. Discovering...
A stomach ulcer, also called a peptic ulcer, is an open sore in the lining of your esophagus, stomach or small intestine. According to MayoClinic.com, ulcers are caused by a bacterium called H. pylori, but non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,...
A stomach ulcer, known as a peptic ulcer, is a hole or sore that develops in the lining of the stomach or at the beginning of the small intestine, the duodenum. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 25 million...
About 20 million Americans will suffer from an ulcer in their lifetime, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). An ulcer can develop in the stomach, esophagus or duodenum. Stomach ulcers are most commonly caused by a...
A stomach ulcer, or gastric ulcer, occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes irritated, leaving the tissue vulnerable to the effects of stomach acid. A bacterium known as Helicobacter pylori causes over half of all stomach ulcers worldwide,...
Stomach ulcers, or peptic ulcers, are lesions caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. Risk factors for developing stomach ulcers include age, heredity, alcohol use, diabetes, a history of chronic pain, stress and smoking. Antibiotics and...
People suffering from a stomach ulcer---a sore caused by digestive acid eroding the stomach's lining---should avoid medications that can cause even more damage to the stomach's lining. A group of drugs called nonsteroidal antiinflammatory...
Stomach ulcers are open sores that occur on the inside lining of your stomach. Although diet alone cannot cause an ulcer, eating certain foods can increase stomach acid production, causing your ulcer to become more irritated. Approximately 10...
Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric or peptic ulcers, are open sores or lesions that develop in the stomach lining, most often caused by a bacterial infection. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), dietary lifestyle can...
Foods do not cause an ulcer but eating certain foods can aggravate an ulcer and delay the healing process. Ulcers most commonly form in the section of your digestive tract known as the duodenum, although they can form in any part of the digestive...
The most beneficial diet for a stomach ulcer is one that includes easily digested and mildly flavored foods. Everyone reacts to food differently, so there is no single diet that works across the board. Ulcers stem from an infection caused by...
Peptic ulcers are open sores in the lining of your stomach or small intestine. Most ulcers aren't caused by spicy foods or stress, but by an infection caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria. Symptoms generally dissipate within two weeks of...
Certain foods can stimulate acid production, causing your stomach ulcer to become more aggravated. Not everyone reacts to foods the same, but foods that are spicy, greasy or high in acid will generally cause an increase in stomach acid production....
A Stomach ulcer is the erosion of the lining of the stomach, according to MayoClinic.com. Normally, the lining of the stomach is protected from irritating stomach acid by a mucus-like layer. When protective layer is damaged, inflammation and...
Aloe vera is a popularly used herbal remedy to soothe, cleanse and heal minor cuts, burns and scrapes on the skin. Aloe vera juice contains the same healing plant pulp and is used for internal use, reports a study published in 2007 in the "Journal...
Stomach ulcers are also called peptic ulcers -- a term that describes erosion in the tissues that line your stomach and your duodenum, or the part of your small intestine that is connected to your stomach. According to 2007 data presented by the...
We all have, at one time or another, experienced the discomfort of heartburn, or acid indigestion; perhaps too much spicy food, too much alcohol or a combination of foods that give us the all-too-familiar knot in the stomach. This is one of the...
No research proves that alcohol consumption directly causes stomach ulcers, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. However, if you drink excessive amounts of beer or other alcoholic beverages, you are at an increased risk of...
High cholesterol and stomach ulcers, also called peptic ulcers, are two unrelated conditions that sometimes occur simultaneously. Determining a healthy diet that meets the needs of both conditions is important. Fortunately, a healthy diet can...
Physicians treat stomach ulcers medically but occasionally complications can arise that require surgical intervention. The mainstays of surgical treatment are vagotomy, pyloroplasty and antrectomy. Like all surgeries, these come with the risk of...
Peptic ulcers -- sores in the lining of your stomach or upper part of your small intestine -- are a result of digestive fluids damaging the gastrointestinal tract's protective membrane. Symptoms include gnawing, burning or aching sensations that...
Foods and beverages do not cause the development of ulcers. If you experience pain after consuming apple cider, you may have an underlying digestive condition. Certain lifestyle choices and a bacterial infection in the intestines are the two main...
Stomach ulcers, otherwise known as peptic ulcers, are an open sore in the stomach lining. Depending on the location of the ulcer, peptic ulcers may be referred to by other names. Gastric ulcers are sores that develop in the stomach. Duodenal...
A stomach ulcer is an open skin lesion that occurs along the lining of your stomach. The two major types of stomach ulcers are duodenal and gastric ulcers, which are collectively referred to as peptic ulcers. These types of stomach ulcers may be...
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the sac around the heart, and is related to illness and diseases like lupus. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments of pericarditis in this health video.
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the outer, fibrous layer of the heart. Learn more about pericarditis and the heart in this health video.
Gastritis is a term used to describe a group of conditions characterized by inflammation of the lining of your stomach. in some cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers and an increased risk of stomach cancer. For most people, however, gastritis isn't...
Crohn's disease, or regional enteritis, is an autoimmune disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Learn more about Crohn's disease including treatments and symptoms in this medical video.
