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Stomach ulcers are most common in elderly people due to several factors, including the increased use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which can irritate the stomach lining. Additionally, older adults often have decreased stomach acid production, which can lead to changes in the gut environment, making it more susceptible to infections like Helicobacter pylori, a common cause of ulcers. Furthermore, the aging process can result in slower healing and a higher prevalence of chronic illnesses that may contribute to ulcer development.
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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.
Which structures are the most common sites for ulcers?
Gastric (stomach) ulcers, Duodenal (small intestine) ulcers, and the skin.
What supplements are suitable for people with ulcers?
Ulcer is wound in stomach. Something that is soft, gentle on stomach and is also nutritious is good for ulcers.
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).
Major sites for ulcers?
Three common sites are:- the skin, the stomach and the mouth.
Will Paxil cause ulcers in the stomach?
does paxil medicine cause stomach ulcers?
What lesion can stomach acid caused?
Stomach ulcers, peptic ulcers, gastritis.
What do doctors give people with stomach ulcers today?
Antibiotics. A major contributor to ulcers is the helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Where are 2 most common sites for ulcers?
Small intestine (duodenal) and stomach (gastric)
What is the most common cause for stomach ulcers?
The most common cause of stomach ulcers ( peptic ulcers ) is the destruction of the gastric or intestinal mucosal lining of the stomach by the action of hydrochloric acid ( an acid normally present in the digestive juices of the stomach.
Can stomach ulcers be hereditary?
No, Stomach ulcers are caused by a bacteria. A course of antibiotics will cure the problem.
Is stomach ulcer heardity problem?
For the most part no. Sometimes stomach cancer can cause ulcers, and this can be somewhat linked to hereditary (though most causes of gastric cancer are environmental). But most cases of gastric ulcers are due to environmental factors. The most common cause of stomach ulcers is a bacterial infection with H. pylori, and this can run in families because they contaminate each other, but it isn't due to heredity. Second most common cause of stomach ulcers is chronic use of NSAIDs, such as ibuprophen. This too is not linked to heredity.
