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What conditions are treated by gastric acid inhibitors?
These conditions include gastric ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome,
What is the cause of helicobacter pylori disease?
There is no disease called as helicobacter disease. Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with peptic ulcers. Means both gastric or duodenal ulcers. This infection can be cured by course of antibiotics.
How are gastric ulcers treated?
Gastric ulcers are often treated with a distal gastrectomy, followed by gastroduodenostomy or gastrojejunostomy,
Is having several duodenum ulcers common?
No, duodenal ulcers are rather common. In fact, duodenal ulcers are much more common than gastric (stomach) ulcers, and are commonly found in a condition called peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
What is the incidence of gastrointestinal disease?
Gastrointestinal diseases (including gastric ulcers) affect an estimated 25-30% of the world's population.
Most gastric ulcers are caused by the bacterium called what?
H. pylori is the bacteria associated with peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer.
How common are surgeries for gastric and peptic ulcers?
Vagotomy, antrectomy , pyloroplasty are surgeries for gastric and peptic ulcers, now very rare
Are erosions of the tissue of the mucosa lining the stomach known as ulcers?
gastric Ulcers
Is a gastric erosion worse than ulcers?
no
Does ecosprin cause gastric ulcers?
YES ! It does.
Which structures are the most common sites for ulcers?
Gastric (stomach) ulcers, Duodenal (small intestine) ulcers, and the skin.
What are the precautions with using ipriflavone?
Ipriflavone may decrease lymphocyte levels. Not for those with liver disease, pregnancy/breast feeding, gastric or duodenal ulcers, kidney disease, small children.
