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What Is Dyspepsia

Health Encyclopedia: Peptic Ulcers Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Peptic ulcers are always suspected in patients with persistent dyspepsia (e.g., bloating, belching, abdominal pain). Dyspepsia, however, occurs in 20% - 40% of people who live in industrialized nations, and only about 15% - 25% of these people actually have an ulcer. There are a number of steps needed to make an accurate diagnosis of ulcers.

Medical and Family History

The doctor will ask for a thorough report of a patient's dyspepsia and other important symptoms, such as weight loss or fa...

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Health Guide

Peptic Ulcers: Symptoms

Dyspepsia. The most common symptoms of peptic ulcers are known collectively as dyspepsia. Peptic ulcers can occur without dyspepsia or any gastrointestinal symptoms, especially when caused by... Read more »

Acid Reflux Symptoms

Heartburn. Heartburn is the primary symptom of GERD. It is a burning sensation that radiates up from the stomach to the chest and throat. Heartburn is most likely to occur in connection with... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment

Antibiotic regimens that eradicate H. pylori can cure peptic ulcers and are now the standard agents used for ulcers in infected individuals who are not taking NSAIDs. (Eliminating H. pylori... Read more »

GERD Diagnosis

If a patient suffers from chronic heartburn, chances are good the patient also has GERD. (Occasional heartburn does not necessarily indicate the presence of GERD.) The following is the... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Complications

Most people with severe ulcers experience significant pain and sleeplessness, which can have a dramatic and adverse impact on the quality of life.Complications of Peptic UlcersPeptic... Read more »

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Medications

Tagamet Oral Uses and How to Use

...too much acid in the stomach (also called acid indigestion or sour stomach). It is also used... Read more »

Alkets Oral Uses and How to Use

...stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It is an antacid that works... Read more »

Pepcid Oral Uses and How to Use

...symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this... Read more »

Clarinex Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...Side Effects Throat discomfort, muscle pain, nausea, indigestion, loss of appetite, diarrhea,... Read more »

Clarinex Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...Side Effects Throat discomfort, muscle pain, nausea, indigestion, loss of appetite, diarrhea,... Read more »

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