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Peptic Ulcer Symptoms and Diagnosis |
Peptic Ulcer Disease; Peptic Ulcers |
Endoscopic image of gastric ulcer, biopsy proven to be gastric cancer. A peptic ulcer is an ulcer of one of those areas of the gastrointestinal tract that are usually acidic. A more general term, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), is also in use. Most ulcers are associated with Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the acidic environment of the stomach. Ulcers can also be caused or worsened by drugs such as Aspirin and other NSAIDs. Contrary to general belief, more pep ...
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Signs and symptoms
... Burning pain is the most common symptom of a peptic ulcer. The pain is caused by the ulcer and is aggravated by stomach acid coming in contact with the ulcerated area. The pain typically may: Be felt ...
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Causes ... Although stress and spicy foods were once thought to be the main causes of peptic ulcers, doctors now know that many ulcers are caused by the corkscrew-shaped bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)...
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When to seek medical advice ... An ulcer isn''t something that you should treat on your own, without a doctor''s help. Over-the-counter antacids and acid blockers may relieve the gnawing pain, but the relief is short-lived. If you h...
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Screening and diagnosis ... Your doctor may begin with an upper gastrointestinal (GI) X-ray outlining your esophagus, stomach and duodenum. During the X-ray, you swallow a white, metallic liquid (barium) that coats your digestiv...
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