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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Expert & Community Posts
By Eileen Bailey
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Health Expert
...additional health problems, for example heart disease or stomach ulcers. Treatment for...
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By Penelope James
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Health Expert
...other health problem one may have, whether it’s stomach ulcers or dry skin. Or maybe stress...
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By Robin Cunningham
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Health Expert
...reminiscent of the time before it was proven that stomach ulcers are actually caused by a...
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By Karen Lee Richards
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Health Expert
Today Eli Lilly and Co. announced the FDA approval of Cymbalta (duloxetine HCI) for the management...
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Health Guide
...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...
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...that it offered no benefits against H. pylori itself and, in high amounts, causes considerable GI di
stress.Vitamins. Although no vitamins have been shown to protect against ulcers, H. pylori...
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...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...
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...stones include:GallstonesDiverticulitisIntestinal blockageBlood clotsIrritable bowel syndromeAppendicitis
Stomach ulcersHiatal herniaPancreatitisHepatitisPelvic inflammatory diseaseInflammatory...
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...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...
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