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A peptic ulcer, also known as ulcus pepticum, PUD or peptic ulcer disease, is an ulcer (defined as mucosal erosions equal to or greater than 0.5 cm) of an area of the gastrointestinal tract that is usually acidic and thus extremely painful. As many as 70-90% of ulcers are associated with Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the acidic environment of the stomach; however, only 40% of those cases go to a doctor. Ulcers can also be caused or worsened by drugs such as aspirin and other NSAIDs.
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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 causes most peptic ulcers?
A bacterial infection by helicobacter pylori.
How do you cure a peptic ulcer?
This should help. http://www.bettermedicine.com/article/peptic-ulcer-1/treatments
Peptic ulcers may be caused by hyperacidity or the pathogen?
Peptic ulcers can be caused by hyperacidity or by the bacteria H. pylori.
What has the author Finbarr Martin written?
Finbarr Martin has written: 'Peptic ulcers' -- subject(s): Peptic ulcer
How is a peptic ulcer diagnozed?
A peptic ulcer is commonly diagnosed by having an upper GI x-ray procedure.
What rhymes with septic?
peptic...
What is scientific name for peptic ulcers?
The scientific name for peptic ulcers is "peptic ulcer disease." It is a condition characterized by sores or ulcerations in the lining of the stomach or small intestine, commonly caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori or the long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
What are the effects of castor oil on peptic ulcers?
Peptic ulcers occur when stomach acid eats a small hole in the lining of the stomach. Several drops of castor oil in warm milk can aid in soothing the pain of peptic ulcers.
Why do peptic ulcers often develop in individuals with mastocytosis?
Peptic ulcers are frequent because of the increased stomach acid stimulated by histamine.
