Can An Ulcer Cause Pain On The Right Side?
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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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 »
Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Peptic ulcers are always suspected in patients with persistent dyspepsia (bloating, belching, and abdominal pain). Symptoms of dyspepsia occur in 20... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Peptic Ulcers: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesIn 1982, two Australian scientists identified H. pylori as the main cause of stomach ulcers. They showed that inflammation of the stomach and... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for Bleeding Ulcers
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
In the past, it was common practice to tell people with peptic ulcers to consume small amounts of bland foods frequently throughout the day. Research... Read more »
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