While the evidence is mixed, it is clear that the relationship between alcohol use and stomach ulcers, or peptic ulcers, is complex. There’s little evidence to suggest that alcohol directly ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers to form in the lining of your colon and rectum. Research shows a link between UC and colorectal cancer.

Vaginal ulcers (also vulvar or genital ulcers) are small sores that form on your vagina, the passageway connecting your uterus (womb) to the outside of your body. They can also form on your vulva ...

But Helicobacter pylori, if it gets a foothold, can cause pain, bloating, ulcers, and even stomach cancer. One of doctors’ best diagnostic tools for this infection is a breath test. But ...

Peptic ulcer disease is a common digestive disorder in which acid and digestive enzymes cause the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) to erode. A peptic ulcer ...

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Today, we will take a look at PEPTIC ULCERS. A peptic ulcer is a sore on the inside lining of the stomach, duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), or the esophagus (gullet). When you think ...