Sign in
or Register nowAcidRefluxConnection.com
Stomach Facts
Health Encyclopedia: Peptic Ulcers Introduction
Introduction
A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area that tends to develop in one of two places:
- The lining of the stomach (called gastric ulcers), or
- The upper part of the small intestine -- the duodenum (called duodenal ulcers). In the US, duodenal ulcers are three times more common than gastric ulcers.
Ulcers average between one-quarter and one-half inch in diam...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
School Avoidance/School Refusal Part One
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert...getting him ready for school, he said, "Mommy, my stomach hurts," trying to look as pathetic as... Read more »
Post Viral Gastroparesis? Our GI "fun" continues!
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert...year again. Melina, our First grader, brought a stomach virus home from school. Everyone in... Read more »
It's Party Time!
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert...contains grains which many people with sensitive stomachs and food allergies can't tolerate.... Read more »
Health Guide
What is GERD? "
...occurs when the protective mechanisms in the esophagus (the tube that runs from your mouth to your stomach) fail. The lower esophagus has a ring of muscle called the esophageal sphincter. This... Read more »What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"
...are related to a condition called "hiatal hernia." A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach is above the diaphragm. The diaphragm helps the lower esophageal sphincter keep... Read more »Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during or after a meal. A ring of muscle at the bottom of... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Symptoms
...much water or other beverages as people with mild or no dyspepsia.)Hunger and an empty feeling in the stomach, often one to three hours after a meal.Mild nausea. (Vomiting, in fact, may relieve... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Lifestyle Changes
...meals per day. Large amounts of food should still be avoided because stretching or swelling of the stomach can result in painful symptoms.Fruits and Vegetables. The good news is that a diet rich... Read more »Images
Medications
...(nye-ZAT-ih-deen)Uses Nizatidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »
... Uses Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines. It may be used to... Read more »
...(ran-IT-uh-deen)Uses Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »
...(sye-MET-uh-deen)Uses Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines... Read more »
...is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach,... Read more »
Related News
Stopping the Stomach Flu
July 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers could be close to discovering a treatment for the common "stomach flu" thanks to an immune sensor that detects... 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 »
Brush Your Way to a Healthy Baby
April 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Could better dental hygiene lead to healthier babies? Investigators who looked at bacteria in the stomach contents of newborns... Read summary »
Surgery-Free Treatments for GERD
January 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two non-surgical treatments may bring relief to patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The painful condition is... Read summary »
Why Gastric Bypass Helps Diabetics
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New evidence explains why patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery get their diabetes symptoms under control quickly --... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on AcidRefluxConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
