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For almost 100 years, doctors believed that stress, spicy foods, and alcohol caused most ulcers. Now we know that most peptic ulcers are caused by a particular bacterial infection in the stomach and upper intestine, by certain medications, or by smoking.
In 1982, two doctors - Barry Marshall and Robin Warren - discovered a certain kind of bacteria that can live and grow in the stomach. Both doctors went on to win the Nobel Prize for their discovery. The medical name for these bacteria is Helicobacter pylori(or H. pylori, for short). Today doctors know that most peptic ulcers are caused by an infection from H. pylori.
Experts believe that 90% of all people with ulcers are infected with H. pylori. But strangely enough, most people infected with H. pylori don't develop an ulcer. Doctors aren't completely sure why, but think it may partly depend upon the individual person - for example, those who develop ulcers may already have a problem with the lining of their stomachs.
It's also thought that some people may naturally secrete more stomach acid than others - and it doesn't matter what stresses they're exposed to or what foods they eat. Peptic ulcers may have something to do with the combination of H. pylori infection and the level of acid in the stomach.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 16y agoSome people just get more Canker Sores than others, but mouth injuries, stress, sudden weight loss, etc. can cause mouth ulcers, but mouth ulcers tend to happen more on kids and toddlers than adults, because their immune system hasn't formed yet, but their are ways to get canker sores even when your immune system is fully functional. To get more information on canker sores or apthous ulcers, visit, Google.com or wikipedia.org for more information.
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∙ 13y agoUlcers hurt because they are a craterlike erosion is the mucosa and can be found anywhere in the GI tract. They are exposed to the hydrochloric acid and secretions of the digestion system. Ulcers cause gnawing and burning pain wherever they occur becasue of this.
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∙ 10y agoUlcers seem to be highly correlated with excess stomach acid and the presence of a particular type of virus.
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∙ 13y agoUlcers hurt because of their very nature, acid going through and damaging parts of your body cannot be expected to feel good, you should consult a physician if you have not already.
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What is a sentence for the word ulcers?
The ulcers in my mouth started off as simple cuts, but as they got infected they began to hurt and I needed to numb them in order to eat anything.
Can vitamin c tablets hurt your throat?
No, but if you have an overdose of them they can cause cold sores and ulcers
Can heaps of paracetamols badly hurt me?
Yes, heaps of anything can hurt you. An nonfatal OD on paracetamol can cause stomach ulcers and damage your liver.
What are types of stomach sores?
there are many kinds of ulcers including peptic ulcers, mouth ulcers, Corneal ulcers and possibly more.
How many ulcers are duodenal ulcers?
About 80% of all ulcers in the digestive tract are duodenal ulcers.
Do HIV mouth ulcers hurt?
Yes, the lining of the mouth is damaged and that produces pain. The mouth and lips have a very large number of nerve endings.
Diabetic Ulcers?
Diabetics are susceptible to getting diabetic ulcers, or neurogenic ulcers on the bottom of their feet.
Does lack of sleep cause ulcers?
Lack of sleep can be the cause of many things including ulcers. They have been known to cause both gastric ulcers and mouth ulcers.
Which structures are the most common sites for ulcers?
Gastric (stomach) ulcers, Duodenal (small intestine) ulcers, and the skin.
Where do ulcers grow?
Peptic ulcers are ulcers that form in the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine, called the duodenum.
What can be given to a dog for ulcers?
That depends on the type of ulcers -- gastric ulcers? sores or ulcers on the skin? Your Vet is your best bet for diagnosing the cause, and proper treatment, of the ulcers.
How the ulcers were cured?
stomach ulcers are cured by going to the doctors
