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 ...

Burping — also known as belching — is a common bodily function that helps to release excess air swallowed during eating or drinking. While occasional burping is a normal part of the digestive process, ...

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, ...

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 ...

That seemingly harmless burp after lunch might be trying to tell you something important. While everyone experiences an occasional belch after a fizzy drink or big meal, doctors warn that frequent ...

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 ...

Bloating, burping and passing gas are natural and are usually caused by swallowed air or the breakdown of food through digestion. You may experience gas and gas pains only occasionally or repeatedly ...

That is a really interesting question, Ahaana! There are two types of burping, but mainly we burp to get rid of swallowed air from our stomach. Burping occurs when excess air travels up the oesophagus ...