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Peptic ulcers are NOT associated with smokers?
Smoking does not cause ulcer formation, but it does cause gastritis, and does cause delayed healing of ulcers.
What percent of ulcers cause by H pylori can be cured with antibiotics?
Over 90% of peptic ulcers can be healed with antibiotics AND cessation of the offending agent. The top two promoters of ulcers are 1) alcohol and 2) smoking.
Can sunburns cause peptic ulcers?
I don't think so. Ulcers are generally caused by the bacteria H. pylori.
what are sighns of peptic ulcers?
Stomach ulcers usually cause persistent and unexplainable abdominal pain and cramping. Additional symptoms may include acid reflux, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting.
What is the singular and plural of peptic ulcer?
Peptic ulcer is singular. Peptic ulcers is plural.
Peptic ulcers may be caused by hyperacidity or the pathogen?
Peptic ulcers can be caused by hyperacidity or by the bacteria H. pylori.
What are types of stomach sores?
there are many kinds of ulcers including peptic ulcers, mouth ulcers, Corneal ulcers and possibly more.
Which is not considered a complication of peptic ulcer?
Gangrene is not a complication of peptic ulcers.
What is the use of peptic?
Peptic ulcers occur in the stomach - gastric ulcers - and the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) - duodenal ulcers. They result from an imbalance between the amount of acid in your stomach and its protective lining.In the past it was believed that ulcers were caused by stress, poor eating habits, too much rich, fatty food or spicy food, alcohol or caffeine. However, it is now known that most peptic ulcers are caused by the Helicobacter pylori bacterium (also known asH. pylori). This is particularly true of duodenal ulcers.The cause of most other peptic ulcers is the regular use of medicines such as aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), which are often used to treat the symptoms of arthritis.
Does alcohol cause ulcers?
Yes.
Why do peptic ulcers often develop in individuals with mastocytosis?
Peptic ulcers are frequent because of the increased stomach acid stimulated by histamine.
How common are surgeries for gastric and peptic ulcers?
Vagotomy, antrectomy , pyloroplasty are surgeries for gastric and peptic ulcers, now very rare
