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An ulcer is an eroded area of skin or mucous membrane. In common usage, however, ulcer usually refers to disorders in the upper digestive tract. The terms ulcer, gastric ulcer, and peptic ulcer are often used interchangeably.
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How many ulcers are duodenal ulcers?
About 80% of all ulcers in the digestive tract are duodenal ulcers.
Most common adolescent digestive system problem?
ulcers
What are sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system?
Peptic Ulcers
What are the common problems of the digestive system?
*cancer *ulcers *diarrhea *heartburn
What is phleom?
It is a medicine or an ingredient in medicine used to treat ulcers and other digestive disorders.
What is an ulcer of the digestive system called?
This depends on the location of the ulcer within the digestive system. Common types include apthous, oesophageal, gastric and duodenal ulcers. In addition, ulcers can occur in the rectum and large bowel, particularly in the setting of ulcerative colitis.
How do you use it alo vera in medicinal?
For digestive complaints such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, ulcers, acidic stomach. Burns on the skin.
What is cintodac given for?
This is a prescription medication used to treat ulcers in the digestive system as well as a disease called gastroesophageal reflux disease.
What are some digestive system diseases?
Lets see: Celiac, Ulcers, Cancer, Gastritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrom, Crohns Disease.
What are the causes of digestive ulcers?
I don"t think there is a single answer however in 2005 two Australian scientists received the Nobel Prize for services to medicine by proving that peptic ulcers are in fact treatable by antibiotics, and not due to aciddic imbalances damaging the stomach lining as previously thought. This has revolutionised treatment for ulcers. Search: Nobel Prize medicine ulcers in google for all links. Yes, the majority of gastric ulcers are caused by an organism called Helicobacter pyloris. It can be treated by a triple therapy of:- * Antibiotic e.g. metronidazole * PPI e.g. omeprazole * H2 Antagonist e.g. Cimetidine.
Can there be failure in a cow's digestive system?
Yes, just like in humans, even though a cow's digestive system is a bit different and a bit bigger. Bloat, Acidosis, Hardware Disease, Impaction, Ulcers and Choking are the more common ailments in the digestive system of cattle.
Where are ulcers commonly found?
In the stomach (followed by the duodenum and esophagus). However, small ulcers of the mouth are more common than most people think, and ulcers of the skin occur too often in the elderly and infirm.
