A STOMACH ulcer is an open sore known as a gastric ulcer. The main culprit for this condition is the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), but it's not the only cause. What are the signs of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My friend was diagnosed with H. pylori. He was treated and then later he was given a stool sample test. This test showed "negative," and he was told that it means he does not have the ...

A viral video claims burping after drinking hot water indicates gut health. But doctors and science have a different ...

Expert advice from Dr Zoe Williams, our very own resident specialist and practising NHS GP WINTER bugs are rife, and norovirus is proving really nasty at the moment. Hospital admissions are at a high, ...

Feeling bloated? You're not alone. Abdominal bloating and gas are among the most common digestive complaints that doctors hear from patients. Belly bloating bothers some people largely because of how ...

WHETHER it’s a subtle little “ribbit” or a full on belch, we all have burps escape our mouths from time to time. It’s a way for gas to be released from your digestive system – burps basically happen ...

Burping is a natural bodily function often caused by swallowing too much air or consuming fizzy drinks. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT While it might be considered rude in certain social ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My friend was diagnosed with H. pylori. He was treated and then later he was given a stool sample test. This test showed "negative," and he was told that it means he does not have the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My friend was diagnosed with H. pylori. He was treated and then later he was given a stool sample test. This test showed “negative,” and he was told that it means he does not have the ...

In some cultures, burping after a meal is the highest form of flattery. In China, for example, a belch tells the chef that you enjoyed your food and are comfortably satiated. While a quick, painless ...