Severe Stomach Ulcers
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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An Introduction to Peptic Ulcers
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Ulcerative Colitis: A mother's perspective
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Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Clinical trial: New OA med's effect on stomach ulcers
This is a study to find out if patients treated with a new osteoarthritis med (CJ-023,423) have fewer gastrointestinal ulcers than patients who take... Read more »
Nexium reduces risk of stomach ulcers for patients taking anti...
Patients 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 more »
Licorice instead of acid-reflux drugs for stomach ulcers?
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Younger, Newly Diagnosed Have More Severe Ulcerative Colitis
A new study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology has found that ulcerative colitis patients who are young when they are diagnosed or... Read more »
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Seven Common Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
Cramping and Abdominal Pain Ulcerative Colitis affects the inner lining of the rectum and colon, causing it to wear away in spots and leave ulcers. This wear and tear on the digestive tract can cause severe abdominal cramping, pain and even...
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