Peptic ulcer

Peptic ulcer

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  Peptic ulcer:  Apeptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of stomach or duodenum (The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine). If peptic ulcers are found in the stomach, it called gastric ulcers. If it’s found in the duodenum, it called duodenal ulcers.  You can have more than one ulcer. Peptic ulcers can be treated successfully. the first step is Seeing the doctor.
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  The symptoms ofpeptic ulcers:  A burning pain in the gut is the most common symptom.  The pain:  Feels like a dull ache comes and goes for a few days or weeks.  Starts 2 to 3 hours after a meal.  Comes in the middle of the night when the stomach is empty usually goes away after eat.
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   Other symptomsare:  Losing weight.  Not feeling like eating.  Having pain while eating.  Feeling sick to the stomach.  Vomiting.  Some people with peptic ulcers have mild symptoms. If we have any of these symptoms, we may have a peptic ulcer and should see the doctor.
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  The causes pepticulcers?  Peptic ulcers are caused by :  Bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori for short.  Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen.  Other diseases  The body makes strong acids that digest food. A lining protects the inside of the stomach and duodenum from these acids. If the lining breaks down, the acids can damage the walls. Both H. pylori and NSAIDs weaken the lining so acid can reach the stomach or duodenal wall.
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   H. pyloricauses almost two-thirds of all ulcers. Many people have H. pylori infections. But not everyone who has an infection will develop a peptic ulcer.  Most other ulcers are caused by NSAIDs. Only rarely do other diseases cause ulcers.
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  Do stress orspicy foods cause peptic ulcers?  No, neither stress nor spicy foods cause ulcers. But they can make ulcers worse.  Drinking alcohol or smoking can make ulcers worse, too.
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  What increases therisk of getting peptic ulcers?  We’re more likely to develop a peptic ulcer if we  Have an H. pylori infection.  Using NSAIDs.  Smoking cigarettes.  Drinking alcohol.  Have relatives who have peptic ulcers.  The age (50 years old or older).
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  Can peptic ulcersget worse?  Peptic ulcers will get worse if we aren’t treated.  We must Call the doctor right away if we have any of these symptoms:  Sudden sharp pain that doesn’t go away.  Black or bloody stools.  Bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
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   These symptomscould be signs that:  The ulcer has gone through, or perforated, the stomach or duodenal wall.  The ulcer has broken a blood vessel.  The ulcer has stopped food from moving from the stomach into the duodenum.  These symptoms must be treated quickly. We may need surgery.
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  have peptic ulcers?  Ifwe have symptoms, must see the doctor.  The doctor may:  Take x rays of the stomach and duodenum, called an upper GI series. The procedure is drink a liquid called barium to make stomach and duodenum show up clearly on the x rays.  Use a thin lighted tube with a tiny camera on the end to look at the inside of the stomach and duodenum. This procedure is called an endoscopy. The patient take some medicine to relax so the doctor can pass the thin tube through the mouth to stomach and duodenum.  The doctor may also remove a tiny piece of the stomach to view under a microscope. This procedure is called a biopsy. If the patient do have a peptic ulcer, the doctor may test the breath, blood, or tissue to see whether bacteria caused the ulcer.
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  How are pepticulcers treated?  Peptic ulcers can be cured. The medicines for peptic ulcers are:  Proton pump inhibitors or histamine receptor blockers to stop stomach from making acids.  Antibiotics to kill the bacteria Depending on symptoms.  We may take one or more of these medicines for a few weeks. They’ll stop the pain and help heal the stomach or duodenum.  (Ulcers take time to heal. We must Take the medicines even if the pain goes away). If these medicines make us feel sick or dizzy, or cause diarrhea or headaches, the doctor can change the medicines. If NSAIDs caused the peptic ulcer, we’ll
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  Can We useantacids?  Yes. If we have a peptic ulcer, taking antacids will:  Stop the acids from working and reduce the pain.  Help ulcers heal.  We can have antacids at any grocery store or drugstore. But we must take them several times a day. Also, antacids don’t kill the bacteria, so the ulcer could come back even if the pain goes away.
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  Can peptic ulcerscome back?  Yes. If we stop taking the antibiotic too soon, not all the bacteria will be gone and not all the sores will be healed.  If we still smoke or take NSAIDs, the ulcers may come back.
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  What happens ifpeptic ulcers don’t heal? Shall We need surgery?  In many cases, medicine heals ulcers. We may need surgery if  The ulcers don’t heal.  Keep coming back.  Perforate, bleed, or obstruct the stomach or duodenum.  Surgery can:  remove the ulcers.  reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes.
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  What can Wedo to prevent peptic ulcers?  Stop using NSAIDs.  Talk with doctor about other pain relievers.
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  What can Wedo to lower the risk of getting peptic ulcers?  Don’t smoke.  Don’t drink alcohol.