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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Stress Cause A Stomach Ulcer

Health Encyclopedia: Gastric Ulcer

Definition

A gastric ulcer is a break in the normal tissue that lines the stomach.

See also: Duodenal ulcer


Alternative Names

Ulcer - stomach; Peptic disease; Stomach ulcer


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Non-cancerous (benign) gastric ulcers are caused by an imbalance between stomach acid, an enzyme called pepsin, and the natural defenses of the stomach's lining. This imbalance leads to inflammation, which can be made worse by aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-i...

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Health Guide

Peptic Ulcers: Causes
...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... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Lifestyle Changes
...that it offered no benefits against H. pylori itself and, in high amounts, causes considerable GI distress.Vitamins. Although no vitamins have been shown to protect against ulcers, H. pylori... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Risk Factors
...NSAIDs, include, but are not limited to, people with chronic low back pain, fibromyalgia, and repetitive stress.Contributing Factor s. Certain factors add to the risk for ulcers in... Read more »
Kidney Stones: Risk Factors
...stones include:GallstonesDiverticulitisIntestinal blockageBlood clotsIrritable bowel syndromeAppendicitisStomach ulcersHiatal herniaPancreatitisHepatitisPelvic inflammatory diseaseInflammatory... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Highlights
...Caused by an Infection Both patients and doctors used to think that peptic ulcers resulted from high stress and other lifestyle factors, such as diet. A 1982 discovery found that an infection in... Read more »

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