Background and Aims: Because non-bleeding visible vessels (NBVV) of gastric peptic ulcers have the potential to re-bleed, endoscopic hemostatic treatment may be necessary during the first ...

In 2004, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recommended the use ... and in patients with suspected peptic ulcer bleeding associated with hemodynamic instability.

An endoscopy can show abnormal areas in the lining of the stomach, which may indicate stomach cancer. This can include lesions and ulcers However, the cancer can be harder to detect and biopsy if ...

Jayden Richardson says he took up e-cigarettes aged 12 and would smoke the equivalent of around 50 a day - but then he fell seriously ill ...

Stomach ulcers—also known as peptic ulcers—can ... She explains that getting an official diagnosis typically requires getting ...

After months of stomach pain and bottles of ulcer medicine, you are scheduled for an endoscopy. A gastroenterologist will ...

Best and Worst Foods for Stomach Ulcers Tests that may be used to diagnose diseases of the esophagus include barium X-rays (or barium swallow), upper endoscopy, and pH monitoring. During a barium ...

Certain drinks, such as cabbage juice or honey water, may help soothe stomach ulcers, though people may wish to avoid other drinks, such as alcohol and coffee. Stomach ulcers are sores that form ...

The most important function of your stomach is to digest the food you eat with the help of acids and a substance called pepsin, produced by the cells lining of the stomach. Unfortunately, these ...

Stomach ulcer occurs due to infection with bacteria called H.pylori. Stomach contains a mucus defensive barrier in its wall which provides protection against acid formation. Infection with H ...