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Description of disease:

Stomach ulcer is a small erosion in the gastrointestinal tract caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria. It is the most common disease affecting stomach because 5 to 10% of adults suffer from stomach ulcers.
Duodenal ulcer is treated with a special diet, so it is advisable to quit smoking, avoid alcohol, stress; some drugs are also forbidden for people with peptic ulcers. The most important in the treatment is getting rid of Helicobacter pylori bacteria responsible for the disease, using H2-blockers, proton pump blockers. If the problems mentioned don't help, peptic ulcer needs to be surgically removed.

Symptoms:


bloating and abdominal fullness
constipation
diarrhoea
eructation, burping, belching
heartburn
hiccup
loss of appetite
nausea and vomitting
upper abdomen pains
weight loss



Research:


Biopsy of the mucosa
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy



Doctors :


Gastroenterologist





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Added on: 0000-00-00 00:00:00 , Updated: 2008-04-08 14:57:52
Bibliography: Visalli, G. Guide to Medical Cures and Treatments, 1996

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