Ulcers

A decubitus ulcer usually occur one lies in the same spot without being turned areas most effected are bony prominences.Prevention of this is being turned regularly and good hydration's protein supplements will help also.

Normally a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as nexium or prilosec for several months. Also if the ulcer shows positive for the h. pylori bacteria a antibiotic with the PPI will be given for about 10 days then the PPI will have to be used for about 2 mos. Most accurate way to diagnose peptic ulcers is through a upper endoscopy from a Gastroenterologist who specializes in digestive disorders.

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Peptic ulcer is most often caused by an Helicobacter pylori ("H. pylori") bacterial infection which can be treated with prescription antibiotics.

Peptic ulcer can also be caused by use of certain pain relievers, available both by prescription and over-the-counter ("OTC"), called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ("NSAIDs") which can irritate the lining of the stomach and small intestine, especially if not taken with food. These medications include aspirin, ibuprofen (Aavdvil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve), ketoprofen and others. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is not included in this group of drugs.

Stress and spicy foods have been eliminated as direct causes of ulcers (as it once was believed). However, limiting those factors along with smoking and alcohol consumption does aid in recovery from peptic ulcer.

Source: professional medical knowledge

The severe acidity of the stomach was thought to be too extreme for bacteria to survive.

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Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). GOO is not a single disease or disorder but a condition in which the stomach cannot empty because the pylorus is blocked.

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Over 90% of peptic ulcers can be healed with antibiotics AND cessation of the offending agent. The top two promoters of ulcers are 1) alcohol and 2) smoking.

They are caused in some people be stress. The stress causes an excess production of stomach acid which causes the inside of the stomach to ulcerate. In other people, consuming foods that have a high acidic content can cause ulcers. Such as citrus juices and colas and tea and coffee.

There are also some ulcers that are caused by helicobacter bacteria. These are cured by prescription medication.

Also, people who take a lot of aspirin can get ulcers.

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I've suffered a duodenal ulcer in the past and I lost some weight for two reasons ie the pain I had as masses of food were being passed thorough it which could result in me vomiting and secondly the knock-on effect of a lack of appetite. Besides, the body normally gets stressed with this sort of trauma which burns up more calories.

Stomach! Also, the duodenum, and the esophagus, too.

Yes, because I've got some painful blisters under my arm (left side only).

If it's a bleeding ulcer, put the patient on IV Ringer's and transport ASAP. Patient is NPO for this. In the field far from help, IV RInger's is good if you can. You can also make a decision about administering antacids PO in order to reduce further damage to the ulcer. Additionally, if you expect to not complete a rescue sooner, you can commence a course of acid secretion inhibitors (proton pump inhibitors, etc.) in order to increase pH in the stomach. As the vomiting or diarrhea that accompany peptic ulcers can dehydrate your patient, hydration is always a consideration. This can be offset by the IV Ringer's but may also require IV or SQ of normal saline. Again -- this isn't a good idea if you're going to reach the hospital in minutes. While recent treatment of peptic ulcers has included a cocktail of antibiotics that attack a species of the genus Helicobacter, this treatment is outside the realm of first aid. Note that in the field, primary diagnostic indices for peptic ulcer are history and the patient's experience, vomiting or excreting blood. Blood loss or hypovolemia is the most dangerous of the symptoms.

The answer is "sometimes". The gold standard for diagnosis of peptic ulcers is endoscopy, specifically esophagogastroduodenoscopy (which views the esophagus, stomach, and duodenal portion of the small intestine).

H. pylori are able to survive in stomach acid because they produce enzymes (special proteins) that neutralize the acid. This mechanism allows H. pylori bacteria to enter the stomach and make their way to the "safe" area - the protective mucous lining of the stomach wall. When the bacterium is in the mucous lining of the stomach, the body's natural defenses cannot reach it. The immune system will respond to an H. pylori infection but will not be able to kill the bacteria since they are hidden in the stomach lining. The immune system will keep sending infection fighters to the infection site and H. pylori will feed on the nutrients provided by the body, allowing them (the bacteria) to survive in the stomach environment.

For -burst- stomach ulcers without medical treatment, yes. When an ulcer bursts, blood may enter the stomach, causing blood loss, or stomach contents may enter the abdominal cavity causing sepsis. The ulcer may also break through to other organs, or be a sign of cancer.

If the ulcer bursts, seek immediate medical attention.

However, most stomach ulcers are just painful, and don't burst.

Yes. One is a bacteria (ulcers) and the other is from pushing, lifting, etc.(hemorrhoids).

The surgical procedure for severe ulcer disease is also called an antrectomy , a limited form of gastrectomy in which the antrum, a portion of the stomach, is removed.

Worry, stress and dietary factors causing gastric acid were thought to be the cause of ulcers.

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).

Also known as 'bed sores' is pressure ulcers in bedridden patients. It is one of the complication of long term patients who are not mobile and gradually develop ulcers over the back and progress to a lot of tissue destruction even exposing the bones.

Depends where the ulcer is - if it's somewhere along your digestive tract (i.e oesophagus downwards), then possibly, either due to infection or blood loss. However "death" is still an unlikely outcome, if the ulcer is known about and being treated. If it's a mouth ulcer, you're very unlikely to die from it if you're otherwise healthy.