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Ulcers are more likely to occur in the duodenum than in the stomach due to differences in the protective mechanisms and the nature of the environment in these areas. The stomach has a thicker mucosal layer and produces more mucus to protect against its acidic environment, while the duodenum has less protective mucus and is exposed to digestive enzymes and bile. Additionally, factors like Helicobacter pylori infection and excess acid secretion can lead to duodenal ulcers, as they compromise the mucosal barrier in the duodenum more easily than in the stomach.
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Where do ulcers grow?
Peptic ulcers are ulcers that form in the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine, called the duodenum.
Is the duodenum a part of the large intestine?
No, the duodenum is the point at which the stomach meets the small intestine. It is a well-known site for the formation of ulcers.
Where do peptic ulcers usually develop?
Peptic ulcers can develop in the lower part of the esophagus, the stomach, the first part of the small intestine (the duodenum), and the second part of the small intestine (the jejunum).
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 organ is affected by an ulcer?
Stomach! Also, the duodenum, and the esophagus, too.
Why is a vagotomy performed?
The purpose of the procedure is to disable the acid-producing capacity of the stomach. It is used when ulcers in the stomach and duodenum do not respond to medication and changes in diet.
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).
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.
Which organ would an ulcer most likely occur?
An ulcer most likely occurs in the stomach or the first part of the small intestine, known as the duodenum. These are referred to as gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers, respectively. They develop due to the erosion of the protective lining by stomach acid, often influenced by factors such as infection with Helicobacter pylori or the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Is stomach ulcer caused by microbe?
no.Stomach ulcer is the result of acid from the stomach entering the duodenum. This is usually caused by the microbacteria Helicobacter Pylori. Stress can increase the likelyhood of a stomach ulcer.
What is a antrectomy?
The lower half of the stomach makes most of the acid and gets all the peptic ulcers above the duodenum. Removing it leaves little place for ulcers to form and little acid to produce them.
How do you spell ulsas?
The likely word is ulcers (mucosal lesions, as in the stomach or mouth).
