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Don't eat acidic foods for a few days, soft foods only. If the ulcer is caused from stomach acid, take some antacids too.
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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
Why does the acid hurt the esophagus but not the stomach?
Because the stomach has a lining which protects it. Eventually if the acid continues to be produced then it too will have a negative effect such as an ulcer. The esophagus is a thin tube which does not have a lining.
How bad is a stomach ulcer?
It depends. They can erode into an artery in the wall of the stomach and cause mild to severe bleeding. Sometimes they are painful and sometimes not. The pain is not necessarily proportional to the severity of the ulcer. Chronic irritation of the stomach or esophagus from an ulcer may predispose to cancer.
Is ricebran oil causes mouth ulcer or acidity?
Bacterial infection is the most common cause of duodenal ulcers, or reflux of gastric acid into the esophagus, which connects the mouth and the stomach.
Can a ulcer be seen on CT scan?
The answer is "sometimes". The gold standard for diagnosis of peptic ulcers is endoscopy, specifically esophagogastroduodenoscopy (which views the esophagus, stomach, and duodenal portion of the small intestine).
Is acid in stomach burps and feeling weird after eating a sign of an ulcer?
Acid in stomach burps is the cause of pressure on the esophagus causing a subnormal disease call acid refluz. Acid in stomach burps is the cause of pressure on the esophagus causing a subnormal disease call acid refluz.
Is coughing up blood a sign that you are pregnant?
No. It could be from an ulcer in the stomach or esophagus, a little burst blood vessel in the lung organ group, or something else that a doctor should look at.
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 an ulcer and what is the difference between a superficial and a deep ulcer?
An ulcer is a gastric condition that eats away and creates holes in the protective lining of the stomach or intestine. It acts and appears like a crater.*WebMD* Superficial (in the most simplest of terms) means on top of the skin and/or outer most layer. For example, a raised mole would be considered a superficial imperfection of the skin. A deep layer ulcer would mean that the ailment has become so bad that it has penetrated the deepest layers of the stomach/intestine (even esophagus) and caused internal bleeding.
What is the best way to get rid of ulcer pain?
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What is uterine ulcer?
This an ulcer on the lining of the uterus and is similar to any other ulcer.
What is an aphthous ulcer?
An aphthous ulcer is an ulcer in the mouth, caused by a break in the mucous membrane.
