This site is a little more medical based that the previous one, with black and white diagrams that you would find in a medical book.  It is still extremely easy to follow and has links to frequently asked questions with complete answers as well as a glossary and places to go for more information.  An excellent place to continue research.

This site has good general information about ulcers and their causes; easy to understand. Somewhat user-friendly.

This is a great source for kids to find information about ulcers. The site is user-friendly and has illustrations to make it interesting. Useful info on the causes, treatments and symptoms of ulcers is provided. This is found under the category of “Health problems of grownups.”

Colorful and easy to follow, this site sets up all the basics for you.  It explains what ulcers are, how you can get them, and what treatment there is.  Complete with color diagrams, links for unfamiliar words and phrases, and books you can buy to learn more, this is a great place to start research.

This is a much simpler website, not quite as long as the others and without color.  Still it provides basic facts on the origins of ulcers and how to treat them, as well as complications that can occur.  It’s not as fun to use but it’s just as helpful as the others.

This site for Prevacid, a medicine that helps prevent ulcers and other stomach problems, is colorful and user friendly.  It has links for definitions of unfamiliar words as well as related links and information.  It gives the user treatment options as well as information on the medicine itself, which can be a great help.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: 1-888-MY-ULCER or (404) 639-3534

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3570
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov

The aim is to increase public knowledge of digestive disorders and improve the health of people in the United States. Continual research is done to find cures, improve treatments and find ways to prevent such diseases.