Peptic ulcers

Peptic Ulcers Overview
In the digestive system, an ulcer is an area where tissue has been destroyed by gastric juices and stomach acid.
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Peptic Ulcers - Medications
Possible Adverse Effects.
Side effects are uncommon but may include headache, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and itching.
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Peptic ulcers
Dr Trisha Macnair
An in-depth look at the causes of and treatments for duodenal and gastric ulcers.
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Nonprescription medications for peptic ulcers
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Take antacids or acid reducers to relieve your symptoms of peptic ulcer.
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Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach, upper small intestine or esophagus. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is pain.
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Peptic ulcers can cause much discomfort. This article details the symptoms and treatment options to cure the condition.
This common condition is characterised by a pain in the rectum. This article looks at the possible treatment options.
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Peptic ulcers - inflamed breaks in the lining of the duodenum (duodenal ulcers) or stomach (gastric ulcers) are the most common serious stomach disorder. Factors associated with peptic ulcers include: ...
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"Also see "Peptic Ulcers," "Colitis," "Cancer," "Hemorrhoids," "Tuberculosis," "Nosebleed," and "Menstrual Disorders," etc.
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Duodenal ulcers (peptic ulcers) are not associated with stomach cancer. However, infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori is associated with gastric cancer.
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Marshall; it previously was believed that peptic ulcers were caused by emotional stress.
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Peptic ulcers occur in the stomach or duodenum. Common symptoms include epigastric abdominal pain and anorexia. Complications include perforation, penetration (into adjacent organs), and bleeding.
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Early in the course of the disease, symptoms are typical of peptic ulcers, however once the disease is established, the ulcers become more persistent and symptomatic, and may respond poorly to standard anti-ulcer therapy.
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When it comes to purchasing a medicine to alleviate common gastrointestinal complaints, such as diarrhoea or peptic ulcers, pharmacists have traditionally recommended a multitude of drugs available, but only three drugs (bismuth subsalicylate, ...
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Pregnant women, and people with coronary heart disease or peptic ulcers may be advised by their health care provider to restrict or avoid using caffeine.
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Pepgen test An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to determine levels of pepsinogen 1 in serum; used to detect and monitor the presence of peptic ulcers and gastric carcinoma, to differentiate between gastric ulcers and gastric carcinoma, ...
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Women who smoke heavily have almost three times as much bronchitis or emphysema, about 75% more chronic sinusitis, 50% more peptic ulcers compared to women who don't smoke.
Smoking affects pregnancy and the health of the baby.
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H. pylori is a spiral-shaped bacterium found in the stomach, which (along with acid secretion) damages stomach and duodenal tissue, causing inflammation and peptic ulcers.
How does H. pylori cause damage?
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It is linked to peptic ulcers and cancers of the GI tract.
Try to avoid too much stress -- a possible factor in peptic ulcer disease.
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In general, risk factors include increasing age, ethnic and hereditary factors, female gender, obesity, diabetes, liver cirrhosis, long-term intravenous nutrition (total parenteral nutrition) and certain operations for peptic ulcers.
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Stress may predispose a person to peptic ulcers.
weight problems. The effects of stress on weight can vary. Some people lose their appetite and lose weight.
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NSAIDs have the side effects of causing peptic ulcers and stomach irritation.
3. Adjuvant Analgesics . Usually given for reasons other than pain relief, but may relieve pain in certain circumstances.
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