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The most common causes of peptic ulcers are: 1. Infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). 2. Long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen sodium (Aleve). 3. Stress.
The most common causes of peptic ulcers are:
1. Infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
2. Long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen sodium (Aleve).
3. Stress.
Diagnosis will depend on your symptoms and the severity of your ulcer. Your physician may do as follows: 1. They may review your medical history with your symptoms. 2. Breath test- You will be instructed to drink a clear liquid and breath into a bag, which is then sealed. If H pylori are present, thRead more
Diagnosis will depend on your symptoms and the severity of your ulcer. Your physician may do as follows:
1. They may review your medical history with your symptoms.
2. Breath test- You will be instructed to drink a clear liquid and breath into a bag, which is then sealed. If H pylori are present, the breath sample will contain higher levels of carbon dioxide.
3. Barium swallow X-rays.
4. Endoscopy
5. Endoscopic biopsy
6. Blood and stool sample test also can screen for H pylori
It is the break & open sores of the mucous inner line of the stomach, the upper part of the small intestine, and some time the lower part of the esophagus.
It is the break & open sores of the mucous inner line of the stomach, the upper part of the small intestine, and some time the lower part of the esophagus.
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Gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers are both peptic ulcers, which are open sores in the lining of the digestive tract. Gastric ulcer forms in the lining of the stomach, while duodenal ulcer develops in the upper part of the small intestine. One way to tell the difference between gastric and duodenalRead more
Gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers are both peptic ulcers, which are open sores in the lining of the digestive tract. Gastric ulcer forms in the lining of the stomach, while duodenal ulcer develops in the upper part of the small intestine.
One way to tell the difference between gastric and duodenal ulcers is to figure out where and when your symptoms occur. For some, the time between meals aggravates an ulcer. For others, eating may be a trigger for the pain. Gastric ulcers may cause pain soon after eating, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss. Duodenal ulcers are likely to present with abdominal pain a few hours after meals when the stomach is empty (including nighttime abdominal pain). The pain usually gets better after eating.
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