What Bacteria Causes Stomach Ulcers?
In general, ulcers in the stomach and duodenum are referred to as peptic ulcers.
The stomach is a bag of muscle that crushes and mixes food with the...
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What is H. pylori? Can it be causing my GERD?
Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria found in the lining of the stomach wall. It is a fairly common bacteria, present in about 30% of the... Read more »
Can a Gut Bacteria Prevent Asthma?
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Intestinal Bacteria May Help Determine if You Are Slim or Fat
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Q&A: Endoscopy for Ulcer?
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An Introduction to Peptic Ulcers
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Could bacteria cause GERD?
New research has found that people who suffer from acid reflux and Barrett's esophagus have different bacteria in their throats than healthy people.... Read more »
Ulcer bacteria may protect against asthma
A bacterium found in the gut may help kids ward off asthma early in life, a new study suggests. Researchers found that children between the ages of... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Causes
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 »
Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for Bleeding Ulcers
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
In the past, it was common practice to tell people with peptic ulcers to consume small amounts of bland foods frequently throughout the day. Research... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
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 »
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