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You have the secretions acid in nature till the middle part of the duodenum. They become alkaline after the secretions of the pancreas and liver enter the duodenum. Till then the duodenum is vulnerable for attack by the pepsin. The stress of the so called modern life is often responsible for this condition. The luxury of modern life has not added much happiness than not so modern life.
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Where in the body does peptic ulcer disease occur?
Peptic ulcer disease typically occurs in the stomach or the first part of the small intestine known as the duodenum. These ulcers are usually caused by the stomach acid eroding the lining of these digestive organs. Treatment involves medications to reduce stomach acid and promote healing of the ulcers.
What body system is affected by ulcer?
Peptic ulcers (also known as PUD, peptic ulcer disease) affects the digestive system, and the parts most commonly affected are the duodenum and the stomach.
What is the ulcer occurring in the lower portion of the esophagus stomach and duodenum caused by the breakdown of the mucosa membrane by the acid of gastric juices and pepsin?
peptic ulcer
What is the singular and plural of peptic ulcer?
Peptic ulcer is singular. Peptic ulcers is plural.
When does Milk-alkali syndrome occur?
It usually occurs in the treatment of peptic ulcer
Dietary management for peptic ulcer and rationale?
mangement for peptic ulcer
Can peptic ulcer cause anemia?
A peptic ulcer is damage to the lining of the stomach (the cells). This damage causes bleeding and so your body loses blood. This is often slow and results in anaemia. (It can sometimes occur much quickly in which case it can cause black, tarry stools or vomiting of blood).
Sore or lesion of the mucous membrane in the stomach or duodenum?
Peptic ulcer is a sore or lesion that forms in the lining of the stomach or duodenum due to factors like infection with H. pylori bacteria, long-term use of NSAIDs, or excessive acid production. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and vomiting. Treatment typically involves medications to reduce stomach acid production, antibiotics if H. pylori is present, and lifestyle changes.
Why does the duodenum bleed?
The duodenum may bleed due to various reasons, such as peptic ulcers, gastritis, or vascular malformations. Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the lining of the duodenum, often caused by Helicobacter pylori infection or prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Gastritis, inflammation of the stomach lining, can also affect the duodenum and lead to bleeding. Vascular malformations, such as arteriovenous malformations or angiodysplasia, can cause bleeding in the duodenum due to abnormal blood vessel formations.
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.
How do you cure a peptic ulcer?
This should help. http://www.bettermedicine.com/article/peptic-ulcer-1/treatments
How is a peptic ulcer diagnozed?
A peptic ulcer is commonly diagnosed by having an upper GI x-ray procedure.
