Diseases
peptic ulcer
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Overview
Peptic ulcers occur when acid in the digestive tract eats away at the inner surface of the stomach or small intestine. The acid can create a painful open sore that may bleed. Your digestive tract is coated with a mucous layer that normally protects against acid.
Symptoms
- burning stomach pain
- nausea
- feeling of fullness, bloating or belching
- intolerance to fatty foods
- heartburn
Causes
- regular use of certain pain relievers.
- helicobacter pylori bacteria
- other medications: eg, nsaids, such as steroids, anticoagulants, low-dose aspirin, ssris.
Risk factors
- smoking may increase the risk of peptic ulcers in people who are infected with
- drink alcohol.
- have untreated stress. eat spicy foods.
Diagnosis
- laboratory tests for h. pylori.
- endoscopy.
- upper gastrointestinal series.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is peptic ulcer?
Peptic ulcers occur when acid in the digestive tract eats away at the inner surface of the stomach or small intestine. The acid can create a painful open sore that may bleed. Your digestive tract is coated with a mucous layer that normally protects against acid.
What are the symptoms of peptic ulcer?
burning stomach pain, nausea, feeling of fullness, bloating or belching, intolerance to fatty foods, heartburn
What causes peptic ulcer?
regular use of certain pain relievers.; helicobacter pylori bacteria; other medications: eg, nsaids, such as steroids, anticoagulants, low-dose aspirin, ssris.
Which medicines are used for peptic ulcer?
aluminum hydroxide, chlordiazepoxide-clidinium, cimetidine, clarithromycin, dexlansoprazole, esomeprazole, famotidine, lansoprazole, misoprostol, nizatidine, omeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, ranitidine, rebamipide
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