Prepyloric ulcers are a type of peptic or gastric ulcer. These open sores develop in the upper digestive tract, just above the pylorus, which is the opening to the small intestine. The tissues of the ...

Although heartburn and ulcers are both digestive conditions, they have different causes and don’t share all the same symptoms. Deciding which is causing your symptoms may be confusing. Heartburn ...

A duodenal ulcer is a type of peptic ulcer that can appear in the duodenum. The duodenum is the upper part of the small intestine that’s connected directly to the stomach where it empties into the ...

Most stomach ulcers heal usually within 4–8 weeks, but larger ulcers may take up to 12 weeks. The cause and size of the ulcer will also influence recovery time. Stomach ulcers are sores in the stomach ...

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Think stomach ulcers always cause sharp abdominal pain? Not necessarily. Many ulcers go undetected, manifesting through unexpected symptoms you’d never associate with digestive issues. These subtle ...

You may dismiss it as an insect bite when bumps or bites appear on your body. But when those bumps grow, become tender, or damage your skin, you may question what caused the spots. A skin disease ...