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Nearly four million people in the United States have PUD; about five adults in 100,000 will develop an ulcer.Primary and secondary PUD can occur in patients of all ages. Primary PUD is rare in children under age 10, increasing during adolescence.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAbout four million adults are diagnosed or treated each year for PUD; one million will be hospitalized for treatment; and 40,000 will have surgery for an ulcer-related condition.
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What are some things that could be bad in the digestive system?
Reflux,peptic ulcer,polyps, or cancer.
What is an epigastric sensation?
Epigastric pain or distress, is pain located in the upper and middle region of the abdomen. Some causes are: Dyspepsia, Gastroesophageal reflux, Gastritis Peptic ulcer disease, Pancreatitis, Pancreatic cancer and Indigestion.
What are some digestive illnesses?
colorectal cancer - is an cancer. diverticulitis, gastroenteritis, giardiasis, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel sydrome (ask me if you need any help on IBS), pancreaitis, cholera and peptic ulcer dieases.
What is the condition usually caused by Helicobacter pylori infection?
H. pylori has been shown to be the main cause of ulcer disease, and has revolutionized the treatment of peptic ulcer disease. It also is believed to be linked to various cancers of the stomach.
I want to get the peptic ulcer what should i take or eat to have it fast?
Try some really hot peppers and wash them down with a glass of H2CL4. That should do it.
How do you identify if someone is having peptic ulcer?
esophagogastroduodenoscopy a form of endoscopy also know as gastroscopy is the most reliable method to check if some one have ulcers in GIT
What are some symptoms of peptic ulcer?
The main symptom of peptic ulcer are a burning sensation around the stomach area, which gets worse when the stomach is empty and sometimes gets less worse when the patient has just eaten. Other symptoms might be nausea and vomiting, the vomiting of (red to black) blood, blood in stool or stool which is black or tarry, appetite changes and sudden loss of weight.
Peptic Ulcers: How to Relieve the Pain?
Peptic ulcers are basically open sores that develop in the stomach, though they can occur in the esophagus and in parts of the small intestine as well. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is simple stomach pain, which is why it takes so many people a long time to finally visit the doctor and find out they have an ulcer. In many cases, peptic ulcers can be relieved using antibiotics. However, some peptic ulcers different medications that help to block and diminish acid in the stomach, allowing the area time to heal. While peptic ulcers can be treated, they can be uncomfortable, even during the course of treatment. Luckily there are some things you can do on your own to help relieve the pain and discomfort.Don't SmokeEven smoking once in a while can damage the protective lining of the stomach. If you already have an ulcer, smoking any type of tobacco product could cause pain and discomfort, though the onset may not be immediate, making it hard to identify smoking as the trigger. Smoke not only damages the lining of your stomach, it also increases acid production, which can make a peptic ulcer worse. Regular smoking is one of the most common ways peptic ulcers are aggravated.Limit Your Alcohol IntakeLike smoking, alcohol can irritate the stomach and create more acid production. Regularly drinking alcohol can also irritate and damage the lining of the intestines. If you're going to drink, don't have more than a glass of wine, beer or one mixed drink, and always eat when you are drinking. Eating when you drink will help to diminish the effects alcohol could potentially have on a peptic ulcer, though it will not fully counteract them.Avoid Pain RelieversIf you're taking prescription pain relievers because of an injury or physical condition, they could make a peptic ulcer worse, and some prescription medications designed to relieve moderate to severe pain may actually cause ulcers. Talk with your doctor about switching to acetaminophen if you absolutely must take a pain reliever it's the least likely to irritate a peptic ulcer and cause noticeable pain or discomfort.
Why does the liver produce too much bile?
There are quite a number of a reasons the liver may produce too much bile. These reasons are overeating, lack of exercise, peptic ulcer, food quality, and some surgeries.
What is a peptic ulcer?
A gastric ulcer is a 1/2-2 inch area on the lining of the inside of your stomach that has been worn away through some sort of contact of acid. Gastric ulcers are sometimes called stomach ulcers or peptic ulcers, though peptic ulcers can also refer to duodunal ulcers. Gastric ulcers are common among the Helicobacter pylori infection, an infection of the pyloric sphincter (the valve connecting the stomach and the upper small intestine). Treatment can be medications such as over-the-counter antacid pills, or your physician can prescribe stronger medications. Three ways to prevent gastric ulcers are to wash your hands before and after eating and going to the bathroom, not smoking, and not over-drinking.
What are some specific disorders of the digestive tract with heartburn as a symptom?
Heartburn is often a symptom of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), or can result from a gastric ulcer.
What are the symptoms of gastrinoma?
Abdominal pain is the predominant symptom of ulcer disease. About 40% of patients have diarrhea as well. In some patients, diarrhea is the primary symptom of gastrinoma.
