Causes Of Ulcers
Causes
Doctors do not know the exact causes of inflammatory bowel disease. IBD appears to be due to an interaction of many complex factors including genetics, impaired immune system response, and environmental triggers. The result is an abnormal immune system reaction, which in turn causes an inflammatory response in the bodys intestinal regions.
The Inflammatory Response
An inflammatory response occurs when the body tries to protect itself from what it perceives as invasion by a foreign substance...
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Peptic Ulcers: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesIn 1982, two Australian scientists identified H. pylori as the main cause of stomach ulcers. They showed that inflammation of the stomach and... Read more »
Researchers discover ulcerative colitis gene
British and German researchers say they have found genetic variations that may predispose people to ulcerative colitis (UC). The study of 1,800... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Complications in the IntestineMalabsorption and Malnutrition. Malabsorption is the inability of the intestines to absorb nutrients. In IBD, this... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The following drugs are sometimes used to treat peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori.AntacidsMany antacids are available without a... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for Bleeding Ulcers
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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