At least one third to one half of ulcer perforations are associated with NSAIDs. [7] Patients are most commonly treated by patch closure of the perforation and postoperative adjustment of medications.

Visible pain expressed through grimacing and now a multitude of days off from work. After multiple visits to multiple physicians it was found he had a severe gastric ulcer. A large ulcer that needed ...

The use of low-dose aspirin in the prevention of cardiovascular disease is frequently associated with a development of dyspeptic symptoms and erosions or ulcerations in the upper GI tract. Eradication ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has approved an oral suspension omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate for the treatment of active benign ...

Nutritional deficiencies are common after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery. However, severe zinc deficiency is a ...