KidsHealth

1Peptic Ulcers
Many people think that spicy foods cause ulcers, but the truth is that bacteria are the main culprit. Learn more about peptic ulcers.

2Helicobacter pylori
H. pylori bacteria can cause digestive illnesses, including gastritis and peptic ulcer disease.

3Ulcers
Doctors once thought that stress, spicy foods, and alcohol caused most stomach ulcers. But ulcers are actually caused by a particular bacterial infection, by certain medications, or from smoking. Read all about ulcers.

4Stool Test: H. Pylori Antigen
A doctor may request an H. pylori antigen stool test if your child has symptoms that indicate a peptic ulcer, such as indigestion, abdominal pain, a full or bloated feeling, nausea, frequent belching, or vomiting.

5Ugh! Ulcers
You've probably heard people talk about ulcers, but what are they? Find out in this article for kids.

6Medical Problems
Looking for information about a chronic childhood condition or disease? Read about asthma, allergies, cancer, diabetes, heart murmurs, sleep disorders, and much more.

7Digestive System
The digestive process starts even before the first bite of food. Find out more about the digestive system and how our bodies break down and absorb the food we eat.

8Digestive System
Most people think digestion begins when you first put food in your mouth. But the digestive process actually starts even before the food hits your taste buds.

9Bismuth
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10Bismuth
Bismatrol Maximum Strength [OTC], Bismatrol [OTC], Diotame [OTC], Kao-Tin [OTC], Kaopectate® Extra Strength [OTC], Kaopectate® [OTC], Peptic Relief [OTC], Pepto Relief [OTC], Pepto-Bismol® Maximum Strength [OTC], Pepto-Bismol® [OTC]