Stomach ulcer & H. pylori guides
Practical, plain-language guides for people living with stomach ulcers, gastritis or H. pylori, wherever you are in the world.
Probiotics for H. pylori: What the Evidence Says
Probiotics will not cure H. pylori on their own, but research suggests they may reduce treatment side effects and modestly support success. Here is what is known.
28 October 2026
Ulcer Diet in Kenya, Uganda and East Africa: Ugali, Uji and Gentle Stews
Practical, affordable ulcer-friendly meals for Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and the wider East African region, using everyday foods like ugali, uji, matoke and githeri.
27 October 2026
Fasting in Ramadan With a Stomach Ulcer: A Practical Guide
Can you fast in Ramadan with a stomach ulcer? When to talk to your doctor, how to time medicines around suhoor and iftar, and what to eat to protect your stomach.
26 October 2026
Milk and Ulcers: An Old Remedy That Can Backfire
For decades doctors prescribed milk for ulcers. Today we know it can stimulate acid after the brief relief. Here is how to use dairy sensibly while you heal.
25 October 2026
Coffee and Stomach Ulcers: Do You Need to Quit?
Coffee does not cause ulcers, but it can make symptoms worse for some people. What the research says, and how to enjoy coffee again after you heal.
24 October 2026
Why H. pylori Treatment Fails, and How to Avoid It
Many people need more than one course to clear H. pylori. The main reasons treatment fails, from antibiotic resistance to missed doses, and what you can do to succeed the
23 October 2026
Living With an Ulcer in the Middle East and Gulf: Eating Well in the Heat
From Riyadh and Dubai to Cairo and Amman: how to adapt Middle Eastern meals, from ful and lentil soup to rice and grills, for a healing stomach, plus tips for hot climate
22 October 2026
Best Breakfast Ideas for a Stomach Ulcer
Mornings are often the hardest time with an ulcer. Fifteen gentle, filling breakfast ideas from kitchens around the world, and the morning habits that make a difference.
21 October 2026
Ulcer Danger Signs: When Stomach Pain Is an Emergency
Most ulcers heal with treatment, but complications can be life-threatening. The warning signs of a bleeding or perforated ulcer, and exactly what to do if you notice them
20 October 2026
H. pylori Treatment: What Triple and Quadruple Therapy Involve
A plain-language guide to the main H. pylori treatment regimens, why your doctor chooses one over another, and what you need to do to make treatment work the first time.
19 October 2026
Ibuprofen, Aspirin and Ulcers: How Painkillers Damage the Stomach
Anti-inflammatory painkillers are the second most common cause of stomach ulcers worldwide. How they harm the stomach, who is most at risk, and safer options to discuss w
18 October 2026
Ulcer-Friendly Indian Diet: Khichdi, Curd and Smart Swaps
Indian food can be both delicious and gentle on a healing stomach. Simple swaps for everyday meals, from khichdi and idli to dal and curd, while you recover from an ulcer
17 October 2026
Is Spicy Food Bad for Ulcers? Myth vs Fact
For decades people were told spicy food causes ulcers. It doesn't. Here is what the evidence actually says about chilli and pepper, and when you should still go easy
16 October 2026
Gastritis vs Stomach Ulcer: What's the Difference?
Gastritis and stomach ulcers share symptoms and causes, but they are not the same. Learn how they differ, how they are diagnosed and why the distinction matters.
15 October 2026
H. pylori Tests Explained: Breath, Stool, Blood or Endoscopy?
Which H. pylori test is most accurate, what each costs you in time and preparation, and the medicines you may need to stop first so the result is not wrong.
14 October 2026
Stomach Ulcer Diet in Nigeria and West Africa: Pap, Yam, Okra and What to Skip
Living with an ulcer in Nigeria, Ghana or anywhere in West Africa? How to adapt everyday meals like pap, yam, okra soup and plantain so they are gentle on a healing stoma
13 October 2026
How Long Does a Stomach Ulcer Take to Heal?
Most stomach ulcers heal within four to eight weeks once the cause is treated. Here is what affects healing time, and the habits that speed it up or slow it down.
12 October 2026
What Is H. pylori? The Stomach Bacterium Behind Most Ulcers
Around half the world carries Helicobacter pylori. Learn what it is, how it spreads, why it causes ulcers in some people, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
11 October 2026
What to Eat With a Stomach Ulcer: Foods That Help and Foods to Avoid
There is no single 'ulcer diet', but some foods are gentler on an inflamed stomach and some make symptoms worse. A practical, global guide to eating while you h
11 October 2026
Stomach Ulcer Symptoms: 12 Signs to Know and When to See a Doctor
Burning stomach pain, bloating, nausea, feeling full fast: the common signs of a stomach ulcer, the warning signs that need urgent care, and what to do next.
11 October 2026