A stomach ulcer, also known as a gastric ulcer, is an open sore that develops on the inner lining of the stomach or the small intestine (duodenal ulcer). It occurs when the protective mucus layer that ...
Various cells in the stomach secrete digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid. These substances break down food so the body can absorb nutrients. The stomach is a muscular organ in the upper abdomen ...
According to the TNM staging system, stomach cancer ranges from stages 0 to 4. At every stage, the stomach contains some abnormal cells. In later stages, those cells grow and spread to nearby lymph ...