Since 2010, November has been the official month for stomach cancer awareness in the United States. Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, develops slowly over a long period of time. Because stomach cancer symptoms are rare or very subtle, it can be difficult to diagnose the condition. This is why stomach cancer awareness is so […]
Peptic ulcers are found in a person’s stomach or duodenum (first part of the small intestine), and they can really be a pain. As the most common type of ulcer, peptic ulcers have a reputation for being caused by too much stress – but is this really true? Stress can account for a number of […]
This is part three of a special three-part series on the bacteria known as H. pylori. Read part two for the testing methods. Treatment regimens for H. pylori are varied and can prove to be quite effective. For example, the bismuth quadruple therapy can result in an eradication rate of up to 90%. To ease […]
This is part two of a special three-part series on the bacteria known as H. pylori. Read part one for an introduction to the most common cause of stomach ulcers. Testing for H. pylori should be performed only if the clinician plans to offer treatment for positive results. The indications for testing are outlined in […]
This is part one of a three-part series on the bacteria known as H. pylori, the most common bacterium responsible for causing stomach ulcers. Helicobacter pylori, better known as H. pylori, is a bacteria found in the stomach and is known to cause ailments like ulcers, chronic gastritis, and lymphoma. The bacteria’s ability to adhere […]
