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How many ulcers are duodenal ulcers?
About 80% of all ulcers in the digestive tract are duodenal ulcers.
Is having several duodenum ulcers common?
No, duodenal ulcers are rather common. In fact, duodenal ulcers are much more common than gastric (stomach) ulcers, and are commonly found in a condition called peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
What is the cause of helicobacter pylori disease?
There is no disease called as helicobacter disease. Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with peptic ulcers. Means both gastric or duodenal ulcers. This infection can be cured by course of antibiotics.
Which structures are the most common sites for ulcers?
Gastric (stomach) ulcers, Duodenal (small intestine) ulcers, and the skin.
An irritation to the lining of the duodenum can lead to what?
Duodenal ulcers.
Medical term for peptic ulcers in part of the upper part of the small intestine?
Duodenal ulcers
What are the precautions with using ipriflavone?
Ipriflavone may decrease lymphocyte levels. Not for those with liver disease, pregnancy/breast feeding, gastric or duodenal ulcers, kidney disease, small children.
Who treats gastric and duodenal ulcers?
That would be a gastrointestinal doctor.
What is the name of a series of gathered pouches in the large intestine?
duodenal ulcers
Where are 2 most common sites for ulcers?
Small intestine (duodenal) and stomach (gastric)
What are the differences between gastritis and peptic ulcer?
Gastritis is not a single disease, it is immflammation of the stomach lining and has many causes from drinking too much to a bacteria in the stomach. A peptic ulcer is when a sore or ulcer has been made in the lining of the stomach by the stomach acid.
What are the most common forms of ulcers?
The most common forms of peptic ulcer are duodenal and gastric.
