Antacids Aggravate Ulcers
In general, ulcers in the stomach and duodenum are referred to as peptic ulcers.
The stomach is a bag of muscle that crushes and mixes food with the...
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Miscellaneous Ulcerative Colitis & 5-ASA Information
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Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The following drugs are sometimes used to treat peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori.AntacidsMany antacids are available without a... Read more »
Gastric ulcer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Ulcer - stomach; Peptic disease; Stomach ulcer Symptoms Abdominal pain May wake you at night May be... Read more »
Mouth ulcers
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Oral ulcer; Stomatitis - ulcerative; Ulcer - mouth Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. The cause, if known, should... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
To confirm a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, most patients will need to have either flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. Both procedures involve... Read more »
Peptic Ulcer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Call for medical advice if you have persistent abdominal pain or indigestion, or need to take antacids frequently to... Read more »
Seven Nutrition Tips for Ulcerative Colitis Patients
Variety in Your Diet The temptation for people with Ulcerative Colitis and other bowel disease is to eat a bland diet which is often low in nutritional value. Instead, one should strive for varied diet high in vitamins and minerals while paying...
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