Understanding Gastric Ulcers - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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What are stomach ulcers?
Stomach ulcers, which are also known as gastric ulcers, are painful sores in the stomach lining. Stomach ulcers are a type of peptic ulcer disease. Peptic ulcers are any ulcers that affect both the stomach and small intestines. Stomach ulcers occur when the thick layer of mucus that protects your stomach from digestive juices is reduced.
What causes stomach ulcers?
Stomach ulcers are usually caused by an infection from the bacteria helicobacter pylori or from taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines. Stomach ulcers are usually treated with medicines to reduce the amount of acid in your stomach — your doctor will prescribe these with or without antibiotics.
What is a peptic ulcer?
A stomach or gastric ulcer is a break in the tissue lining of the stomach. The term 'peptic ulcer' refers to those that occur in either the stomach or the first part of the small intestine that leads out of the stomach, called the duodenum. It was once commonly thought that stress, smoking and diet were the principal causes of stomach ulcers.
What are the etiologies of gastric ulcers?
The most common etiologies of gastric ulcers are Helicobacter pylori infection and NSAID use. Patients often present with epigastric pain that is worse with eating. It frequently correlates with nausea and early satiety. They often present with upper GI bleeding.
What is a stomach ulcer?
A stomach ulcer is an open sore in the lining of your stomach. Stomach ulcers are usually caused by an infection from the bacteria helicobacter pylori or from taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.
Is a stomach ulcer a peptic ulcer?
The term 'peptic ulcer' is used to describe ulcers that are caused by too much acid in the digestive system. This includes stomach ulcers and also ulcers in the first part of the gut (small intestine) known as the duodenum. Stomach ulcers are less common than duodenal ulcers. What does a stomach ulcer feel like?
Gastric Ulcers References
If you want to know more about Gastric Ulcers, consider exploring links below:
What Is Gastric Ulcers
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/stomach-ulcers
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22314-stomach-ulcer
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354223
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