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How is cimetidine useful in treating peptic ulcers?
Cimetidine is a H-2 blocker. It is used to lower the acidity of the stomach when treating peptic ulcers caused by H. pylori
Is it normal to puke blood?
You should make an appointment with your docter immediately. Vomiting blood can be very bad. Causes are varied: You may find blood in your vomit for various reasons, including: Ingested blood. If you swallow blood - during a nosebleed, for example - subsequent vomiting may include some of this blood. Prolonged or vigorous vomiting. Vomiting may cause a tear in the small blood vessels of the throat or lower esophagus. This may cause blood to appear in your vomit. Peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, upper small intestine or esophagus. In addition to feeling a burning pain anywhere from your navel to your breastbone, you may vomit blood that appears red or dark. Internal inflammation. Inflamed tissue in the esophagus, stomach (gastritis) or upper part of the small intestine may cause blood to appear in your vomit. Cancer. Various types of cancer may cause you to vomit blood, including cancers of the stomach and esophagus. Vomiting red blood indicates that the bleeding began shortly before you vomited. If the blood is black or appears dark brown and has the texture of old coffee grounds, the blood has been in your stomach for a longer time.
Where do peptic ulcers usually develop?
Peptic ulcers can develop in the lower part of the esophagus, the stomach, the first part of the small intestine (the duodenum), and the second part of the small intestine (the jejunum).
What is a antrectomy?
The lower half of the stomach makes most of the acid and gets all the peptic ulcers above the duodenum. Removing it leaves little place for ulcers to form and little acid to produce them.
What would your lower stomach to vibrate?
Muscle spasms can cause this.
How do you know if you have Ulcers?
By Going in to the doctor and telling them your symtoms and pains in your stomach region! It might feel like you can't stand up straight, feel like heartburn but lower.
If your lower part of your stomach is hard after nine weeks after period?
If your stomach is hard nine weeks after period you are probably either pregnant or blood is filling up in your stomach
What is an antral nodule?
Antral nodules are small growths or masses that can form in the antrum, which is the lower portion of the stomach. These nodules are usually benign and may not cause any symptoms. However, they can sometimes be associated with conditions like gastritis or peptic ulcers.
Why is there a blood filled bump on your lower stomach?
That is your body's way of telling you to go see a doctor.
Is severe abdominal pain a symptom of an ulcer?
Usually stomach ulcers lead to stomach pain, vomiting, coughing up blood and vomit that looks like coffee grounds, as well as nausea. You should seek help from your physician if you are experiencing abdominal pain, so that he may lower the dosage of asprin or put you on a different form of blood thinner. Right now the 2 blood thinners that are most popular for treatment are Coumadin and Plavix. Make sure you talk to your doctor about the risks and complications.
What are the major causes of gastrointestinal bleeding?
Gastrointestinal bleeding can be caused by bleeding in the any part of the upper and lower GI tracts. It can also be caused by hemorrhoids, colon or stomach cancer, and gastric ulcers.
What are symptoms of Antithrombin III deficiency?
Symptoms include obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot (thromboembolic disease), vein inflammation (phlebitis), and ulcers of the lower parts of the legs
