As AFTi reaches its five-year mark, it is important to take a fresh look at the current progress and the new areas of opportunities where the UK can play a role in supporting trade and regional integration in Africa.
To diagnose an ulcer, you may need a test called an upper endoscopy (EGD). This is a test to examine the lining of the esophagus (the tube that connects your throat to your stomach), stomach, and first part of the small intestine.
How stomach ulcers heal is related to their cause. Stomach ulcers may be caused by a number of things, including: 1  H. pylori, bacteria that exists in the stomachs of nearly half of the worldâs population.  Eating foods that cause too much acid production or degradation of the mucous lining in the stomach.