 [ Symptoms ] will an inguinal hernia affect fertility it is close to my penis and testicles sometimes painful i am pretty worried i am 21 year old active male i just noticed this within the past week so it is kind of worrying me [ Disease ] i am not aware of sweeteners sugars or artificial sweeteners causing problems for stomach ulcers that being said too much alcohol can make them worse the key is finding out the cause of the stomach ulcer and getting the proper treatment here is more about how diet can help