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No single cause has been found for ulcers. However, it is now clear that an ulcer is the end result of an imbalance between digestive fluids in the stomach and duodenum. Most ulcers are caused by an infection with a type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori
Gillian Watsica
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What causes most peptic ulcers?
A bacterial infection by helicobacter pylori.
What causes Milk-alkali syndrome?
It usually occurs in the treatment of peptic ulcer
What causes sores or holes that form in the lining of the stomach causing pain and bleeding?
Peptic ulcers
What are the causes of malena?
BLEEDING from peptic ulcers, hook worms, cancers of the upper gastro intestinal system
What is the singular and plural of peptic ulcer?
Peptic ulcer is singular. Peptic ulcers is plural.
Dietary management for peptic ulcer and rationale?
mangement for peptic ulcer
Which is not considered a complication of peptic ulcer?
Gangrene is not a complication of peptic ulcers.
What is scientific name for peptic ulcers?
Peptic ulcer is itself scientific name .
Can peptic ulcer cause anemia?
A peptic ulcer is damage to the lining of the stomach (the cells). This damage causes bleeding and so your body loses blood. This is often slow and results in anaemia. (It can sometimes occur much quickly in which case it can cause black, tarry stools or vomiting of blood).
Sore or lesion of the mucous membrane in the stomach or duodenum?
Peptic ulcer
Sore or lesion of the mucous membranes of the first part of the small intestines?
Peptic ulcers
How do you cure a peptic ulcer?
This should help. http://www.bettermedicine.com/article/peptic-ulcer-1/treatments
