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Is commonly known as heartburn. A. Gastric ulcer B. Peptic ulcer C. Helicobacter pylori D. GERD?
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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.
Most gastric ulcers are caused by the bacterium called what?
H. pylori is the bacteria associated with peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer.
Can ciprofloxacin help a peptic ulcer?
Yes. It is an antibiotics used for erradication of Helicobacter Pylori, which is mainly responsible for peptic ulcers. Therefore it helps. Usually it is combined with proton pump blockers (Omeprazol), which reduce production of gastric acid.
How common are surgeries for gastric and peptic ulcers?
Vagotomy, antrectomy , pyloroplasty are surgeries for gastric and peptic ulcers, now very rare
What causes most peptic ulcers?
A bacterial infection by helicobacter pylori.
What is H-pylori?
Helicobacter pylori is the organism found responsibile for the majority (95%) of duodenal (peptic) ulcers.
How does alcohol cause peptic ulcers?
alcohol contains chemicals which is similar to the gastric acid that our pancreas produce in order to emulsify the food that we eat. In short alcohol can also contribute or trigger to cause gastric wounds in the lining of your stomach causing peptic ulcers.
What is gastric ulcers?
A gastric ulcer is a 1/2-2 inch area on the lining of the inside of your stomach that has been worn away through some sort of contact of acid. Gastric ulcers are sometimes called stomach ulcers or peptic ulcers, though peptic ulcers can also refer to duodunal ulcers. Gastric ulcers are common among the Helicobacter pylori infection, an infection of the pyloric sphincter (the valve connecting the stomach and the upper small intestine). Treatment can be medications such as over-the-counter antacid pills, or your physician can prescribe stronger medications. Three ways to prevent gastric ulcers are to wash your hands before and after eating and going to the bathroom, not smoking, and not over-drinking.
What cell is produced?
gastric chief cell (also known as a zymogeniccell or peptic cell)
Why might cutting the vagus nerve help someone suffering from peptic ulcer?
Peptic ulcers are frequently caused by oversecretion of gastric juice relative to the protection provided by mucus. Stimulation of the vagus nerve causes secretion of gastric juice. Cutting the vagus nerve should reduce gastric juice secretion.
What are the most common forms of ulcers?
The most common forms of peptic ulcer are duodenal and gastric.
Why is pyloroplasty used?
Pyloroplasty is a treatment for high-risk patients for gastric or peptic ulcer disease.
