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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
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Health Guide
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 »Diabetes and Anemia
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...2006 review, aspirin works equally well for both men and women. Click the icon to see an image about stomach ulcers.Side effects from prolonged use of aspirin may include stomach ulcers and... Read more »Kidney Stones: Risk Factors
...pressing against abdominal areas for tender locations that might indicate the presence of the stone.Medical HistoryThe patient's age is a significant factor. Kidney stones that occur in children... Read more »Medications Used for Migraine Prevention
...oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) and Zonisamide (Zonegran). Patients taking oxcarbazepine 300 mg/day for other medical conditions have reported a decrease in migraine frequency. Zonisamide has reduced... Read more »Images
Medications
...milk, or an antacid. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.... Read more »
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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 »
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