There are four types of stomach ulcers. Each type occurs on a different part of the stomach lining. These are different from duodenal ulcers, although they develop nearby and have similar causes and ...

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 ...

Doctors may perform an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and help treat stomach ulcers. During the procedure, a healthcare professional inserts an endoscope through the mouth and into the ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

The fundus is a dome-shaped part of the stomach that stores gas from digestion. It can also hold food if the stomach becomes full. The stomach is an important part of the digestive system. It stores ...

A sure cure for ulcers has not been found, but doctors are still looking. In the past 50 years, doctors have recommended at least 46 different kinds of diet, and 108 different drugs, vitamins, sex ...

Dr. Brooke A. Rice (Medicine): A 56-year-old man was admitted to this hospital because of left lower abdominal pain and anemia. The patient had been in his usual state of health until 1 year before ...

Atresia, a congenital birth defect, is a leading cause of bowel obstruction in newborns. The membrane that connects the small intestines to the abdominal wall is partially or completely absent in ...