Peptic ulcers are sores that form on the inside lining of your esophagus, stomach or duodenum (upper part of the small intestine). Peptic ulcers are usually caused by an infection, but in 20-40 percent of peptic ulcer cases, there is no known cause. An old wives’ tale holds that stress or a poor diet causes […]
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 […]
