A gastric
See also:
Ulcer - stomach; Peptic disease; Stomach ulcer
Non-cancerous (benign) gastric ulcers are caused by an imbalance between stomach acid, an
Any surgery is often accompanied by complications or at least side effects. The decision to pursue gastric bypass surgery falls almost... Read more »
Iron deficiency is a problem for fifty percent of those who have had gastric bypass surgery and is connected to anemia in one third of the... Read more »
As noted in a prior post, I had once experienced a dramatic depletion of energy after my StomaphyX surgery. After a period of exploration... Read more »
Because we are human beings, we possess the powerful characteristic of hope. We hope for the best even while anticipating the worst. We... Read more »
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 »
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 »
This is a study to evaluate the incidence of gastric ulcers following administration of a new drug, PN 200, or naproxyn in people at risk for... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Ulcers are crater-like sores (generally 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch in diameter, but sometimes 1 to 2 inches in diameter) which form in the lining of the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A peptic ulcer is erosion in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine, an area called the duodenum.If the peptic ulcer is... Read more »