Here’s what upper stomach pain is, what commonly causes it and when to seek care.

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach and small bowel. It is often symptomless, but it can increase the risk of ulcers, gastritis, and cancer, all of which can ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria infect the stomach lining and cause abdominal pain and discomfort. Some people with H. pylori also develop ulcers on the lining of the digestive tract, ad it’s ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways High stomach acid can lead to symptoms like pain, bloating, and heartburn.H. pylori bacteria, stress, and certain medications can lead to too much ...

If your primary care doctor isn’t available to assess your pain, or your symptoms are getting worse, urgent care can treat symptoms associated with a possible stomach ulcer. A burning sensation in the ...

H. pylori is widely recognised by clinicians as one of the leading causes of chronic gastric conditions in the country.

Accurate diagnosis of H. pylori infection remains both crucial and challenging today. In line with current guidelines, confirming eradication after antibiotic treatment is essential. Diagnostic ...

Dear Doctors: In your recent column about gastritis, you didn’t mention the possibility of getting H. pylori from flies. I was diagnosed with H. pylori decades ago, and soon after I saw a video in the ...

Some pain relief medications – or “painkillers” – are safe to take when a person has a stomach ulcer. However, some pain relievers may make an ulcer worse. Stomach ulcers are sores on the lining of a ...

While conversations about cancer risk often center on genetics and lifestyle choices, emerging research highlights a more insidious threat lurking in millions of American stomachs. Helicobacter pylori ...