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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 could be more malicious then a stomach ulcer?
Many things would be considered to be more malicious than stomach ulcers, one of which would be gastric cancer.
Is erosion deeper than a ulcer?
No, erosion is a surface-level wearing away of material, whereas an ulcer is a hole or lesion that penetrates deeper into tissue. Ulcers can affect various parts of the body, such as the stomach lining or skin, and are typically more severe than erosion.
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.
Do dicloflex tablets cause mouth ulcers?
since I've been taking them I've had about 7 pop up in there, it bloody hurts worse than my appendix did!!
What are the side effects of laparoscopic gastric banding?
While laparoscopic gastric banding surgey is less evasion than other weight loss surgeries, it is not without side-effects, particularly when used long-termed. Heartburn and acid indigestion are common as well as erosion of the esophagus from stomach acid traveling upwards.
Can Ulcers cause weight gain?
Gastric ulcers do not cause you to gain weight directly, but the pain increases when your stomach is empty, so many people eat more often and more food than usual. It is best to be tested to find out what kind of ulcer you have and begin medication. Some ulcers resolve with medicines like Prevacid DR, others require antibiotics plus antacids....many doctors advise patients to consume 6 small meals per day.
Where are ulcers commonly found?
In the stomach (followed by the duodenum and esophagus). However, small ulcers of the mouth are more common than most people think, and ulcers of the skin occur too often in the elderly and infirm.
What would be the sentence of worse?
Snow is worse than rain. Ice is worse than snow.
Why is soil erosion worse on farmland than in forests?
Plants hold the soil in place and trees act as a wind break. In a field there are very little trees and soil can be blown around.
Is there anything worse than purgatory?
Hell is worse than purgatory.
How is RNY gastric bypass surgery different than standard gastric bypass surgery?
RNY gastric bypass surgery is different than standard gastric bypass surgery because it only a small part of the stomach is used to create a pouch. This bypasses the stomach and upper part of large intestine.
