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What is the scientific name for stomach ulcer?
The scientific name for a stomach ulcer is gastric ulcer, which is commonly caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori infecting the stomach lining.
What is it called when you have a hole in the stomach wall?
A hole in the stomach wall is known commonly as an ulcer. Ulcers are caused by an overabundance of hydrochloric acid within the stomach. The acid weakens the stomach lining and penetrates the stomach wall, causing ulcers.
What open sore in the lining of the stomach that may be caused by smoking?
Gastric Ulcer
What is pepticulcer?
A peptic ulcer is an ulcer of the stomach. It is basically a spot where the inner lining of the stomach is deteriorated. This can be caused by certain medication (like acetaminophen or NSAIDs) or by a bacterium called Heliobacter Pyloris.
A hole in the stomach wall is known as a?
If it isn't caused by an injury, it's called an ulcer.
Can you only have an ulcer in your stomach?
no,duodenal ulcer lin the stomach's bottom.
What is the ulcer occurring in the lower portion of the esophagus stomach and duodenum caused by the breakdown of the mucosa membrane by the acid of gastric juices and pepsin?
peptic ulcer
What are the gastric ulcer and doudenal ulcer?
An ulcer is an erosion in the mucosal layer of the digestive tract. A gastric ulcer occurs in the lining of the stomach. A duodenal ulcer is an ulcer that occurs in the mucosa of the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). Both types of ulcers have been known to be caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori and are easily treatable. If untreated, they can lead to stomach cancer.
What is the medical term meaning ulcer of the stomach and small intestine?
Ulcer of stomach known as Gastric ulcer. Ulcer in small intestine known as small bowel ulcer
What can you do to get rid of a ulcer in your esophagus?
Don't eat acidic foods for a few days, soft foods only. If the ulcer is caused from stomach acid, take some antacids too.
What type of microbe is the cold?
The common cold is caused by a VIRUS not a microbe (a microbe is a bacteria).
Where in the body does peptic ulcer disease occur?
Peptic ulcer disease typically occurs in the stomach or the first part of the small intestine known as the duodenum. These ulcers are usually caused by the stomach acid eroding the lining of these digestive organs. Treatment involves medications to reduce stomach acid and promote healing of the ulcers.
