"If the ulcer is in the stomach, it's called a gastric ulcer," says Dr. Nimeesh Shah, Chief, division of gastroenterology and hepatology, also with the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

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U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., underwent emergency surgery on Friday for a perforated ulcer and is expected to be hospitalized for several days while she recovers. "The procedure was ...

Surgery may be required to address these complications, ... For example, if your stomach ulcer is caused by H. pylori, you'll likely be prescribed an antibiotic to clear up that infection.

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LONDON (Reuters) - Former England football player Paul Gascoigne has undergone emergency surgery for a perforated stomach ulcer, media reported on Monday. Gascoigne's agent, Jane Morgan, said in a ...

The gastroenterologist noted that although many Nigerians self-diagnose stomach pain as an ulcer, proper diagnosis is essential, as not all upper abdominal pain is related to ulcer disease.