Friday, October, 30, 2009
Causes Of Ulcers
October 03, 2008
A recent study found that the bacteria that causes ulcers becomes
stronger when the content of the stomach is very salty. The
physical and genetic structure of the Helicobacter pylori bacterium
changes when it is exposed to high levels of salt. These changes
make it more likely to cause an ulcer.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Tracy Davenport
,
Health Expert
...less developed. Similarly, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are more common in urban...
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By Todd Eisner
,
Health Expert
...underwent an upper endoscopy and was found to have an ulcer in my stomach. I was treated with...
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By Dr. Larry Weinrauch
,
Health Expert
...women can also cause esophageal and gastric (stomach) ulcers. Pills that we use for arthritis...
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By Todd Eisner
,
Health Expert
...IBD, treating Crohn's with Tysabri, and surgery for Ulcerative Colitis. If you are wondering...
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By Heather Reese
,
Health Expert
...board. Many doctors caution that aspirin may cause ulcers and bleeding so it is very important...
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Health Guide
Stress gastritis is the sudden swelling of the stomach lining. It also causes
ulcers and bleeding, and may occur after burns, shock, trauma, or severe illness. Unlike the typical...
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A peptic
ulcer is erosion in the lining of the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). The word peptic refers to pepsin, a stomach enzyme that breaks down...
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...of the digestive tract to take in proteins. This condition can be a symptom of diseases that cause
ulcers in the digestive tract. Such diseases include inflammatory bowel disease and celiac...
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Oral
ulcer; Stomatitis -
ulcerative;
Ulcer - mouth Treatment The goal of treatment is relief of symptoms. The cause, if known, should be treated. Gentle, thorough...
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Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine and rectum. Alternative Names Inflammatory bowel disease -
ulcerative colitis...
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