Erosive gastritis occurs when inflammation gradually damages the stomach lining, causing shallow breaks (called erosions) and ulcers. People with erosive gastritis experience symptoms like burning ...

If your primary care doctor isn’t available to assess your pain, or your symptoms are getting worse, urgent care can treat symptoms associated with a possible stomach ulcer. A burning sensation in the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When it comes to gastrointestinal side effects, particularly bleeding into the stomach, not all painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are ...

There are no fast ways to cure a stomach ulcer, but there are steps you can take to relieve discomfort and encourage healing. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications. The fastest ...

Dear Doctors: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach ...

Most stomach ulcers heal usually within 4–8 weeks, but larger ulcers may take up to 12 weeks. The cause and size of the ulcer will also influence recovery time. Stomach ulcers are sores in the stomach ...

The bottle of aspirin sitting in your medicine cabinet might seem harmless – a trusted ally against headaches, fevers, and everyday pain. Yet this common household medication harbors potentially ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...