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 ...
Peptic ulcer bleeding is a common and potentially fatal condition. It is best managed using a multidisciplinary approach by a team with medical, endoscopic and surgical expertise. The management ...
In which monkeys subjected to psychological stress in a laboratory apparatus develop gastrointestinal lesions. The technique provides a promising means of studying the causes of psychosomatic diseases ...
Even some antacids - such as Alka-Seltzer -- contain aspirin, which can be a special risk to people with ulcers. "It's very common to see a person with an ulcer using Alka-Seltzer," says Cryer.
These narrowings are called strictures and can occur from a variety of health problems. They can cause difficulty or discomfort when swallowing. Esophageal dilation can be done during an endoscopy ...