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Peptic ulcer



Ulcer emergencies
Ulcer emergencies
Gastroscopy procedure
Gastroscopy procedure
Location of peptic ulcers
Location of peptic ulcers
Cause of peptic ulcers
Cause of peptic ulcers
Stomach disease or trauma
Stomach disease or trauma


Peptic ulcer

Alternative Names:

Ulcer - peptic; Ulcer - duodenal or gastric; Duodenal ulcer
Prevention:
  • Don't smoke or chew tobacco.
  • Limit alcohol.
  • Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Try acetaminophen instead.

References:

Spechler, SJ. Peptic Ulcers. In: Feldman, M, Friedman, LS, Sleisenger, MH, eds. Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA; WB Saunders Company; 2002:747-772.

Noble J. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2001:910-918.

Mahachai V, Thomson AB, Vilaichone RK.Effect of Helicobacter pylori infection and NSAIDs on the risk of peptic ulcer bleeding. J Med Assoc Thai. 2004 Sep;87 Suppl 2:S295-9. Review.




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