Peptic ulcers
A peptic ulcer is a crater-like open sore in the lining of parts of the digestive tract. There are two types: The classic and most common symptom of peptic ulcers is pain. Ulcer pain is thought to affect at least 70% of people with duodenal ... [... more]
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Peptic ulcers
Dr Trisha Macnair looks at the causes of peptic ulcers and how they're treated. A in-depth look at the causes of and treatments for duodenal or gastric ulcers. Our knowledge about what causes ulcers in the duodenum or stomach has changed ... [... more]
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Peptic ulcers - treatment
A lot has happened in the treatment of ulcers in the past few years. Ulcer disease used to be a major disease of recurrent ill health with many relapses and which required long-standing medical treatment. Surgery was often necessary. Today, it is ... [... more]
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Peptic ulcers
An ulcer is damage to the inner lining (the mucosa) of the stomach or the upper part of the intestine (duodenum). A bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, is the main cause of ulcers in this area. The most common cause is infection with Helicobacter ... [... more]
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Peptic ulcer
Ulcers are sores or holes in the lining of an organ. They look like small, red craters. Peptic ulcer is the collective name for duodenal ulcers or gastric (stomach) ulcers. During digestion, your stomach makes acid to break down food. The stomach ... [... more]
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