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What lesion can stomach acid caused?
Stomach ulcers, peptic ulcers, gastritis.
How is cimetidine useful in treating peptic ulcers?
Cimetidine is a H-2 blocker. It is used to lower the acidity of the stomach when treating peptic ulcers caused by H. pylori
Can sunburns cause peptic ulcers?
I don't think so. Ulcers are generally caused by the bacteria H. pylori.
What is the singular and plural of peptic ulcer?
Peptic ulcer is singular. Peptic ulcers is plural.
What are types of stomach sores?
there are many kinds of ulcers including peptic ulcers, mouth ulcers, Corneal ulcers and possibly more.
What is scientific name for peptic ulcers?
The scientific name for peptic ulcers is "peptic ulcer disease." It is a condition characterized by sores or ulcerations in the lining of the stomach or small intestine, commonly caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori or the long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Which is not considered a complication of peptic ulcer?
Gangrene is not a complication of peptic ulcers.
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
What are the effects of castor oil on peptic ulcers?
Peptic ulcers occur when stomach acid eats a small hole in the lining of the stomach. Several drops of castor oil in warm milk can aid in soothing the pain of peptic ulcers.
How has the scientific understanding of the cause of peptic ulcers changed in recent years?
Changes in the approach to peptic ulcers is not so recent but has been evolving over the last 10-15 years. Before, all stomach ulcers were thought to be caused by a combination of stress and too much stomach acid. Now, though, doctors believe the bacteria H-Pylori causes a large percentage of peptic ulcers, stomach acid, and reflux.
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.
