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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

What Causes Severe Pain In The Stomach?

Health Encyclopedia: Peptic Ulcers Causes

Causes


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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...indications of ulcers. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a good alternative for those who want to relieve mild pain.Other Drugs. Many other drugs can cause GERD, including but not limited to the... Read more »
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...or recurrent and can encompass a variety of problems in the upper abdomen, including the following:Pain or discomfort.Bloating.A feeling of fullness. (People with severe dyspepsia are unable to... Read more »

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...medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain reliever... Read more »

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...medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain reliever... Read more »

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