What to know about bacteria behind most ulcer cases, Say experts
Contrary to the widespread belief among Nigerians that stomach ulcers result mainly from skipping meals or eating spicy food, health experts have pointed to a more serious culprit—Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a bacterium identified as the leading cause of peptic ulcers. The infection, which is often acquired during childhood, can silently linger in the stomach…