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For the most part no. Sometimes stomach cancer can cause ulcers, and this can be somewhat linked to hereditary (though most causes of gastric cancer are environmental). But most cases of gastric ulcers are due to environmental factors.
The most common cause of stomach ulcers is a bacterial infection with H. pylori, and this can run in families because they contaminate each other, but it isn't due to heredity.
Second most common cause of stomach ulcers is chronic use of NSAIDs, such as ibuprophen. This too is not linked to heredity.
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What medical problem results when the mucous lining and part of the stomach wall are destroyed or eaten away from stomach acids?
A stomach ulcer results when the mucous lining and part of the stomach wall are destroyed or eaten away. The name of the ulcer depends on the location in the stomach. A generic term is a gastric ulcer.
Can you only have an ulcer in your stomach?
no,duodenal ulcer lin the stomach's bottom.
What is the medical term meaning ulcer of the stomach and small intestine?
Ulcer of stomach known as Gastric ulcer. Ulcer in small intestine known as small bowel ulcer
What is the scientific name for stomach ulcer?
The scientific name for a stomach ulcer is gastric ulcer, which is commonly caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori infecting the stomach lining.
Does a bleeding ulcer cause uncontrollable urinating?
A bleeding ulcer (in the stomach) is very dangerous and in some cases can even cause a person to bleed to death, however, it has no connection to the bladder and does not cause uncontrollable urination. A person could have both a stomach problem and a bladder problem, but the problems are separate.
How can a hot cheeto burn your stomach?
Acids may conflict with your stomach acids. Or worse, if you already have an ulcer...Ouch!
What is an open sore in the lining of the stomach or small intestine?
Open sores that occur inside the stomach lining are called ulcers. Having these ulcers frequently is referred to as open sore stomach.
A peptic ulcer resides in the?
A peptic ulcer is an ulcer of the stomach. Current research has discovered that the most common cause is H. pylori, a bacteria that resides in the stomach.
What is antral ulcer?
Antral is related to the the antrum of the stomach. So an Antral Ulcelr is an ulcer in the antrum portion of the stomach.
What is a antral ulcer?
Antral is related to the the antrum of the stomach. So an Antral Ulcelr is an ulcer in the antrum portion of the stomach.
What diet should I have with a stomach ulcer?
If you have a stomach ulcer your diet should not include whole milk, cream or sour cream with a high fat content. The following provides additional information about the stomach ulcer diet: www.ulcer-cure.com/Treatments/ulcer-diet.php
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.
