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Health Encyclopedia: Peptic Ulcers Causes

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Before the discovery of the bacterium Helicobacter (H.) pylori, the stomach was believed to be a sterile environment. However, in 1982, two Australian scientists identified Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) as the main cause of stomach ulcers. This discovery showed that inflammation of the stomach and stomach ulcers result from an infection of the stomach caused by the H. pylori bacterium. This discovery was so important that the two researchers received the Nobel Price in Medicine in 2005. ...

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...everything possible to provide the best possible course of treatment. That is increasingly a... Read more »

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...2006 review, aspirin works equally well for both men and women. Click the icon to see an image about stomach ulcers.Side effects from prolonged use of aspirin may include stomach ulcers and... Read more »

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Chemotherapy

...affects the eyes. It is associated with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), which also causes stomach ulcers. Doctors are finding that antibiotics are a good alternative to chemotherapy... Read more »

Osteoporosis: Medications

...Effects. Bisphosphonates most distressing side effects are gastrointestinal problems, particularly stomach cramps and heartburn. These symptoms are very common and occur in nearly half of all... Read more »

Medications Used for Migraine Prevention

...useful for preventing migraines associated with menstruation.Long-term use of these drugs can lead to stomach ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding.Beta-BlockersBeta-blockers are usually prescribed... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for Bleeding Ulcers

...(a thin, flexible plastic tube) into the patient's mouth and down the esophagus (food pipe) into the stomach.Endoscopy Used for Diagnosing Bleeding Ulcers and Determining Risk for Rebleeding.... Read more »

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