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If the stomach ulcer is left untreated it can start bleeding which can lead to death. You must also watch out that stomach ulcers can become cancerous.

They can alson be caused by tablets or bacteria. They are not caused by stress as previously believed.

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Can arthrotec be fatal?

Arthrotec, a medication containing diclofenac and misoprostol, can lead to serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or kidney problems which, in rare cases, may be fatal. It is important to use Arthrotec as prescribed by a healthcare provider and seek medical attention if you experience severe symptoms while taking it.


Where do ulcers typically form in the human body?

Ulcers typically form in the stomach and the small intestine in the human body.


Is there a cure for Ulcers?

Yes, there is cure to mouth ulcers.mouth ulcers are formed when excess of heat is formed in our body. Therefore by drinking more amount of water,eating curd,having tender coconut and other substances which cools the heat in our body . Therefore mouth ulcers can be cured by these methods.remember icecreams only increase the heat in the body and doesn't cool our body.


What is the reason behind the occurrence of mouth ulcers?

Mouth ulcers can occur due to various reasons such as stress, injury, hormonal changes, or underlying health conditions like vitamin deficiencies or autoimmune disorders.


Why don't most other types of bacteria produce ulcers?

Most other types of bacteria do not produce ulcers because they lack the specific mechanisms and enzymes needed to disrupt the protective mucosal barrier of the stomach and cause damage to the tissues. Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria responsible for most ulcers, is uniquely adapted to survive in the acidic environment of the stomach and has specialized virulence factors that allow it to colonize the stomach lining and cause inflammation.

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What is the role of nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs on the risk of developing ulcers?

Chronic NSAID users have 40 times the risk of developing a gastric ulcer as nonusers. Users are also three times more likely than nonusers to develop bleeding or fatal complications of ulcers.


Can you giver a 17 lb westie ibuprofen?

Never give a dog ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), naproxen (Aleve), or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Even a child's dose can be fatal. These pain relievers can cause severe, even fatal, stomach ulcers and kidney damage in dogs.


What are types of stomach sores?

there are many kinds of ulcers including peptic ulcers, mouth ulcers, Corneal ulcers and possibly more.


What are side effects of NS- AIDS?

Gastric upset, internal bleeding (sometimes fatal) asthma in sensitive people, increased risk of heart disease, high blood-pressure, ulcers.


How many ulcers are duodenal ulcers?

About 80% of all ulcers in the digestive tract are duodenal ulcers.


What is hyperinfection syndrome?

Hyperinfection syndrome is a potentially fatal set of complications resulting from the spread of filariform larvae to the lungs and other organ systems. It can include inflammation of the heart tissue, stomach ulcers.


Can arthrotec be fatal?

Arthrotec, a medication containing diclofenac and misoprostol, can lead to serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, or kidney problems which, in rare cases, may be fatal. It is important to use Arthrotec as prescribed by a healthcare provider and seek medical attention if you experience severe symptoms while taking it.


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.


Where do ulcers grow?

Peptic ulcers are ulcers that form in the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine, called the duodenum.


Medical term for peptic ulcers in part of the upper part of the small intestine?

Duodenal ulcers


Which structures are the most common sites for ulcers?

Gastric (stomach) ulcers, Duodenal (small intestine) ulcers, and the skin.