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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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 »
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Ulcer - stomach; Peptic disease; Stomach ulcer Symptoms Abdominal pain May wake you at night May be... Read more »
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Ulcer - peptic; Ulcer - duodenal; Ulcer - gastric; Duodenal ulcer; Gastric ulcer; Dyspepsia - ulcersSymptomsSmall ulcers may not cause any symptoms.... Read more »
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Oral ulcer; Stomatitis - ulcerative; Ulcer - mouth Treatment The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms. The cause, if known, should... Read more »