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Cause Of Stomach Ulcer
Health Encyclopedia: Gastric Ulcer
A gastric
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Alternative Names
Ulcer - stomach; Peptic disease; Stomach ulcer
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Non-cancerous (benign) gastric ulcers are caused by an imbalance between stomach acid, an
Expert & Community Posts
Dr. Eisner Answers Your IBD Questions: Steriods & Antibiotics
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...the small intestine, and therefore does not cause stomach ulcers or inflammation of the stomach... Read more »
What is H. pylori? Can it be causing my GERD?
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertHelicobacter pylori is a bacteria found in the lining of the stomach wall. It is a fairly common... Read more »
Q&A: Endoscopy for Ulcer?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...answer without knowing more details, in general, all stomach ulcers need to be biopsied to rule... Read more »
Update from the American College of Rheumatology: Cox-2 Inhibitors and Why We Miss Them
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...safer for the heart, but they can cause bleeding stomach ulcers. Patients need to protect the... Read more »
Cox-2 Inhibitors, and Why We Miss Them
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...safer for the heart, but they can cause bleeding stomach ulcers. Patients need to protect the... Read more »
Health Guide
Gastric ulcer
Ulcer - stomach; Peptic disease; Stomach ulcer Prevention If you are at risk for ulcers, use caution when taking aspirin and NSAIDs. Read more »Gastric ulcer
Ulcer - stomach; Peptic disease; Stomach ulcer Symptoms Abdominal pain May wake you at night May be relieved by antacids or... Read more »Gastric ulcer
Ulcer - stomach; Peptic disease; Stomach ulcer Treatment For people with Helicobacter pylori infection, the main goal is to get rid of the bacteria that causes... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Causes
...However, in 1982, two Australian scientists identified Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) as the main cause of stomach ulcers. This discovery showed that inflammation of the stomach and stomach... Read more »Peritonitis: secondary
Secondary peritonitis is an inflammation (irritation) of the peritoneum (the membrane lining the abdominal cavity) caused by another condition, most commonly the spread of an... Read more »Images
Medications
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Related News
Is it acid reflux or dyspepsia?
October 02, 2008A painful burning sensation in the stomach, belching, and nausea are all signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), but they may also be... Read summary »
Painkillers cut breast cancer risk: study
October 15, 2008Regular use of common painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen can cut the risk of breast cancer, a new international study has found. Information... Read summary »
Stomach Bug May Protect Against Asthma
July 25, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Something missing from our stomachs may be the reason behind the recent rise asthma cases. Researchers from New York University... Read summary »
Nexium reduces risk of stomach ulcers for patients taking anti-inflammatories
October 02, 2008Patients who regularly take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, such as a COX-2 inhibitor, may be prone to stomach ulcers. New research has... Read summary »
Q&A: Can acid-reducing drugs treat ulcers?
October 02, 2008Dr. Peter Gott answers a reader's question about what medications can treat ulcers. Dr. Gott explains that a doctor will first test for H. pylori,... Read summary »
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