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The person is considered at high risk for reasons such as age, taking medications (steroids or NSAIDs like Motrin or aspirin) or being physically stressed then medications that reduce stomach acid such as Prilosec (omeprazole) and others can help to prevent ulcers.
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∙ 13y agoUntil more is known about the routes through which H. pylori is spread, specific prevention recommendations are not available.
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Can you only have an ulcer in your stomach?
no,duodenal ulcer lin the stomach's bottom.
What is the medical term meaning ulcer of the stomach and small intestine?
Ulcer of stomach known as Gastric ulcer. Ulcer in small intestine known as small bowel ulcer
What is an open sore in the lining of the stomach or small intestine?
Open sores that occur inside the stomach lining are called ulcers. Having these ulcers frequently is referred to as open sore stomach.
A peptic ulcer resides in the?
A peptic ulcer is an ulcer of the stomach. Current research has discovered that the most common cause is H. pylori, a bacteria that resides in the stomach.
What is a antral ulcer?
Antral is related to the the antrum of the stomach. So an Antral Ulcelr is an ulcer in the antrum portion of the stomach.
What is antral ulcer?
Antral is related to the the antrum of the stomach. So an Antral Ulcelr is an ulcer in the antrum portion of the stomach.
What diet should I have with a stomach ulcer?
If you have a stomach ulcer your diet should not include whole milk, cream or sour cream with a high fat content. The following provides additional information about the stomach ulcer diet: www.ulcer-cure.com/Treatments/ulcer-diet.php
What are the differences between gastritis and peptic ulcer?
Gastritis is not a single disease, it is immflammation of the stomach lining and has many causes from drinking too much to a bacteria in the stomach. A peptic ulcer is when a sore or ulcer has been made in the lining of the stomach by the stomach acid.
What is the difference between a gastric and duodenal ulcer?
A peptic ulcer is erosion in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine, an area called the duodenum. If the peptic ulcer is located in the stomach it is called a gastric ulcer.
In what cavity does a stomach ulcer operation take place?
An operation on a stomach ulcer would take place in the abdominal cavity.
What you called the hole in your stomach?
a hole in your stomach is called an ulcer
What is it called when you have a hole in the stomach wall?
A hole in the stomach wall is known commonly as an ulcer. Ulcers are caused by an overabundance of hydrochloric acid within the stomach. The acid weakens the stomach lining and penetrates the stomach wall, causing ulcers.
