Ulcers
What is a Peptic Ulcer? - A peptic ulcer is an ulcer of the lining of either the stomach or the first part of the small intestine below the stomach called the duodenum.
DoctorNet Online Ulcer links - A links page for many types of ulcers. Of most particular interest is the links section on peptic and duodenal ulcers.
Ulcers and Bacteria - In 1983, Dr. J. Robin Warren and Dr. Barry Marshall reported finding a new kind of bacteria in the stomachs of people with gastritis.
Peptic Ulcer Fact Sheet - An estimated 19 million Americans-more than one out of every 10 adults-have had an ulcer at some time in their lives.
Dyspepsia and Peptic Ulcer Disease - Predisposing factors for both duodenal and gastric ulcers include alcohol, tobacco, aspirin and other NSAIDS, and physiologic stress such as multiple trauma, sepsis, neurosurgical problems, other ICU stresses.
How do I know if I have H. Pylori? - The discovery that the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) causes peptic ulcer disease, which includes both duodenal ulcers and some stomach ulcers, was totally astounding to many doctors.