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Most stomach ulcers cause pain and an upset stomach and can be treated successfully with anti-acid medications (such as Prilosec) and avoiding non-tylenol pain medications (like aspririn, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, ibuprofen and others), alcohol, smoking, and spicy foods.
Occasionally, an ulcer can erode into an artery and cause life threatening bleeding. If you are throwing up blood, have severe abdominal pain (especially if it is worsening with eating or waking you up at night), or passing bloody or tarry back stool you should contact your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.
The other concern about ulcers is that they can occasionally be caused by stomach cancer. If the ulcer does not heal as expected, your are having weight loss, or difficulty swallowing you should see your doctor to consider an upper endoscopy and biopsy.
What else can I help you with?
Will Paxil cause ulcers in the stomach?
does paxil medicine cause stomach ulcers?
What lesion can stomach acid caused?
Stomach ulcers, peptic ulcers, gastritis.
Can stomach ulcers be hereditary?
No, Stomach ulcers are caused by a bacteria. A course of antibiotics will cure the problem.
How the ulcers were cured?
stomach ulcers are cured by going to the doctors
What could you do to avoid catching stomach ulcers from a family member?
Stomach ulcers are not contagious. You do not have to take any precautions.
Why does reducing the amount of acid in the stomach help heal stomach ulcers?
your stomach acid only burns the ulcers reducing wiil help the burning and heal it
What is the change to the stomach after you get stomach ulcers?
your stomach has a coating of mucus on the inside to protect it from the acid. ulcers occur when the mucus is not produced fast enough and the acid begins burning the stomach wall
Stomach Ulcer Diet: Food To Avoid?
Stomach ulcers can be painful and they will significantly effect a person's health. Additionally, ulcers will limit a person's diet. The main cause of stomach ulcers is actually a type of bacteria infection from contaminated food. However, specific foods can irritate and exacerbate existing stomach ulcers. For example, highly acidic foo will aggravate stomach ulcers and cause more pain. Additionally, acidic food will prolong the symptoms of stomach ulcers. The best way to minimize pain when having stomach ulcers is to avoid drinking alcohol and caffeine. When it comes to eating, it is recommended that spicy food should be avoided.
Are eye ulcers dangerous?
No.
Are erosions of the tissue of the mucosa lining the stomach known as ulcers?
gastric Ulcers
How is Ulcers caused?
ulcers occur when the mucus lining of the stomach becomes to thin
How does disease affect tissues in your stomach?
The most typical disease of the stomach is the peptic ulcer. This affects the tissues of the stomach by eating them away. The stomach is capable of digesting itself, if the protective mucous barrier fails. This can then result in heavy bleeding and death. Ulcers are dangerous.
