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The statement that ulcers in the stomach or small intestine are caused by extreme obesity is untrue. Ulcers are typically caused by smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, steroid use, being over the age of 50, genetics and hypercalcemia.

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What lesion can stomach acid caused?

Stomach ulcers, peptic ulcers, gastritis.


Can stomach ulcers be hereditary?

No, Stomach ulcers are caused by a bacteria. A course of antibiotics will cure the problem.


How is Ulcers caused?

ulcers occur when the mucus lining of the stomach becomes to thin


How do you get a stomach ulsor?

Stomach ulcers can be caused by the over use of anti-inflamitories such as aspirin. Also, psychological stress can be a cause of ulcers.


What are most ulcers caused by?

Stomach ulcers can be caused by excessive drinking or tobacco products. They may also be caused by different illnesses or prescription pills.


Is stomach ulcer caused by microbe?

no.Stomach ulcer is the result of acid from the stomach entering the duodenum. This is usually caused by the microbacteria Helicobacter Pylori. Stress can increase the likelyhood of a stomach ulcer.


Can kids get stomach ulcers?

Yes; ulcers are caused by the H. pylori bacterium which can certainly occur in children.


Do ulcers cause diarrhea?

Well, yes. But ulcers are not the only cause of diarrhoea. Ulcers in the small and large intestine do cause diarrhoeas. Examples are- diarrhoea caused in typhoid ulcers caused by Salmonella Typhi and paratyphi A & B, Ulcerative colitis etc.


How can we avoid ulcers?

Stomach ulcers are caused by helicobacter pylori infection of the stomach lining. You can't entirely avoid getting these ulcers, but antibiotics can kill the bacteria causing them and they then usually heal rapidly.


Which condition may be caused by an infection with H. pylori?

stomach ulcers


Can being overweight cause stomach ulcers?

it can, even if your too skinny Another answer: Most stomach ulcers are caused by bacteria and can be treated by antibiotics. They have nothing to do with your weight.


Can Ulcers Be Fatal?

If the stomach ulcer is left untreated it can start bleeding which can lead to death. You must also watch out that stomach ulcers can become cancerous. They can alson be caused by tablets or bacteria. They are not caused by stress as previously believed.