Pain Relief Stomach Ulcers
- Peptic Ulcers - Treatment for Bleeding Ulcers
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- Causes
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- Complications
- Risk Factors
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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 conducted since that time has shown that a bland diet is not effective at reducing the incidence or recurrence of ulcers, and that eating numerous small meals throughout the day is no more effective than eating three meals a day. Large amounts of food should still be avoided, however, because stretching the stomach can result in...
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Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Ulcer
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Ulcers are crater-like sores (generally 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch in diameter, but sometimes 1 to 2 inches in diameter) which form in the lining of the... Read more »
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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: Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgeryWhen a patient comes to the hospital with bleeding ulcers, endoscopy is usually performed. This procedure is critical for the diagnosis,... Read more »
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