Online resources
The top websites for information on peptic ulcers
For more information on peptic ulcers, see the top six links recommended by the U.S.News & World Report library:
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
This comprehensive site provides a concise list of Q&A concerning peptic ulcers. Also includes helpful illustrations as well as a glossary.
American Gastroenterological Association
Medical information compiled by the American Gastroenterological Association including symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Medline Plus: Peptic Ulcer
A service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health providing information on symptoms and treatment and prevention
American College of Gastroenterology
This site discusses common GI problems, including peptic ulcers, diagnosis, complications, and treatment.
National Center for Infectious Diseases/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC's Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases presents a concise list of facts concerning peptic ulcer disease along with a toll-free number for more information.
JAMA patient page (from the Journal of the American Medical Association)
PDF link to an overview prepared by the Journal of the American Medical Association including risk factors for ulcers
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