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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.

A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach (gastric) or the upper part of the small intestine (duodenal).

Ulcers average between one-quarter and one-half inch in diam...

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Expert & Community Posts

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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 »

Peptic Ulcers: Complications

...pylori or NSAIDs can be very serious if they progress to the point of hemorrhage or perforation of the stomach or duodenum. Of the people who get ulcers, up to 15% will experience some degree of... Read more »

Diabetes and Anemia

...destroys cells responsible for absorption of vitamin B12. Surgery that alters the surface area of your stomach or the last section of your intestine (ileum)Digestive diseases such as Celiac... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis

...bloating, and abdominal pain. It occurs more often in women.Dyspepsia may also occur with gastritis, stomach cancer, or as a side effect of certain drugs, including NSAIDs, antibiotics, iron,... Read more »

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Medications

Axid Oral Uses and How to Use

...(nye-ZAT-ih-deen)Uses Nizatidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »

Pepcid Oral Uses and How to Use

... Uses Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines. It may be used to... Read more »

Zantac Oral Uses and How to Use

...(ran-IT-uh-deen)Uses Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »

Tagamet Oral Uses and How to Use

...(sye-MET-uh-deen)Uses Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines... Read more »

Alkets Oral Uses and How to Use

...is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach,... Read more »

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