Child health experts have warned that untreated peptic ulcer disease in children could lead to anaemia, shock and bleeding, ...

Proton pump inhibitors are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, but concerns about a possible link to stomach cancer have lingered for decades. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a ...

For centuries, the medical community attributed gastric ulcers to lifestyle factors, particularly the consumption of ...

Study should "offer relief" to patients who need long-term therapy for acid-related disord ...

The long term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of drugs widely used to treat acid reflux and ulcers, may not be linked to any increased risk of developing gastric (stomach) cancer, finds ...

Because nausea and constipation are common side effects of GLP-1s (the class of drug that includes Ozempic, Wegovy and ...

Some glands in the stomach and duodenum – a segment of the intestine – secrete mucus to protect the lining of the digestive tract from stomach acid. If the balance breaks down, the gastric juices can ...

Objective To help to clarify whether long term use of proton pump inhibitors is associated with an increased risk of gastric adenocarcinoma by designing a study that considered the existing literature ...

The NHS is urging Brits to seek medical advice before taking any NSAIDs to relieve symptoms.

Most stomach ulcers heal within a few months. Let’s take a look at some of the warning signs of this health condition.

While heartburn medication can be a lifesaver for those suffering from gastric reflux, several studies over the years have ...