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 researchers gain new insights into the transmission of Buruli ulcer in Australia, public health specialists in Africa are working to engage traditional healers. Sophie Cousins reports.

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

For centuries, African traditional healers have used gentle, soothing herbs to heal stomach ulcers while modern medicine was still learning what caused them. These time-tested African herbs that ...

An ulcer diet should include berries, eggs, lean meats, and whole grains to help reduce symptoms. Avoid fried foods, citrus fruits, and alcohol, as they can irritate ulcer sores. Seek guidance from a ...

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 ...

Stomach ulcers and stomach cancer can both cause abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal symptoms, but there are some differences. Both conditions can be serious and require medical attention. The ...

Remember when everyone blamed spicy food and stress for those burning stomach pains? Turns out we’ve been pointing fingers at the wrong culprits all along. The real villain behind most stomach ulcers ...

George Misiewicz, who has died aged 95, played an important role in the development of anti-ulcer treatment; he was described by his fellow doctor and Telegraph columnist James Le Fanu as “the ...

Ulcers in the colon are usually due to a condition like inflammatory bowel disease or an infection. But some medications or procedures can also cause colon ulcers. A colon ulcer is an open sore that ...