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Can sunburns cause peptic ulcers?
I don't think so. Ulcers are generally caused by the bacteria H. pylori.
What causes ulcers on the body?
Ulcer in the generic means a hole. All types of disease processes cause or may cause ulcers. Stomach ulcers, a subset, are typically promoted by bacteria.
What type of bacteria commonly lives in your stomach and cause ulcers?
due to its high acid level the stomach is normally quite sterile with very little bacteria. The bacteria which is known to cause ulcers is helicobacter pylori, also known as H.pylori.
How do you feel when you have HPYLORI?
H. Pylori is a bacteria thought to cause ulcers. Dependent on the state of ulcers, one may have no symptoms or have abdominal discomfort.
Why was it originally thought that bacteria could not be cause of stomach ulcers?
The severe acidity of the stomach was thought to be too extreme for bacteria to survive.
Why was it originally thought that bacteria could not be the cause of stomach ulcers?
The severe acidity of the stomach was thought to be too extreme for bacteria to survive.
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.
Can being overweight cause stomach ulcers?
it can, even if your too skinny Another answer: Most stomach ulcers are caused by bacteria and can be treated by antibiotics. They have nothing to do with your weight.
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.
The presence of Helicobacter pylori at the site of ulcers is considered?
It's considered the probable cause of the gastric ulcers. An ulcer is simply a sore. There can be any number of causes. However, in the vast majority of cases, a course of a cheap broad-spectrum antibiotic will kill the "helicopter" bacteria, and taking bismuth for a while will coat the stomach, protecting it from stomach acid and digestive juices until the ulcer heals,
Will Paxil cause ulcers in the stomach?
does paxil medicine cause stomach ulcers?
The lack of a mechanism hampered the acceptance of the idea that?
The lack of a mechanism hindered the acceptance of the idea that bacteria cause ulcers. Once the mechanism—specifically, the bacteria Helicobacter pylori—was discovered, the idea gained widespread acceptance and revolutionized the treatment of ulcers.
