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An ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.
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Endoscopic images of a duodenal ulcer. An ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is ...
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The Fecal Occult Blood Test
... The fecal occult blood test is one of a variety of colorectal cancer screening tests. When doctors test for fecal occult blood, they are testing for the presence of microscopic or invisible blood in t...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Esomeprazole Magnesium: What You Need to Know
... Common brand name: Nexium Why is this drug prescribed? Your doctor has prescribed esomeprazole magnesium. This medication is classified as a proton-pump inhibitor and has been approved by the Food and...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
What You Need To Know About Famotidine ... Common brand names: Pepcid Why is this drug prescribed? Famotidine is available to treat and prevent the recurrence of ulcers and other conditions where the stomach produces too much acid. It works by...
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H. Pylori and NSAIDS: Common Causes of Peptic Ulcer Disease
... What is a peptic ulcer?A peptic ulcer is a break in the surface lining of the stomach or first part of the small intestine, known as the duodenum. CauseAn ulcer occurs when the natural defense mechani...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Peptic Ulcer Disease ... Peptic ulcer disease refers to painful sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach or first part of the small intestine, the duodenum. Normally, a thick layer of mucus protects the stomach lining fro...
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Aromatherapy for the Heart and Circulation
... The circulatory system transports blood throughout the body. It includes the heart and the blood vessels, as well as the lymphatic system, which supplies nutrients and moves cellular fluid through the...
Source: HealthWorld
Peptic Ulcers ... Ulcers located in the stomach (gastric ulcers) and ulcers in the first section of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers), are grouped under the label "peptic ulcers". They afflict men, women and childr...
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- Facts and Fallacies About Digestive Diseases
... The digestive system Researchers have only recently begun to understand the many, often complex diseases that affect the digestive system. Accordingly, people are gradually replacing folklore, old wiv... - H. pylori and Peptic Ulcer
... A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach or duodenum, which is the beginning of the small intestine. Peptic ulcers are common: One in 10 Americans develops an ulcer at some time in his or... - NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcers
... A peptic ulcer is a sore that forms in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum (the beginning of the small intestine). An ulcer can cause a gnawing, burning pain in the upper abdomen; nausea; vomiti... - Smoking and Your Digestive System
... Cigarette smoking causes a variety of life-threatening diseases, including lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease. An estimated 430,000 deaths each year are directly caused by cigarette smoking. Sm... - Ulcerative Colitis
... Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the lining of the large intestine. The inflammation usually occurs in the rectum and lower part of the colon, but ... - What I need to know about Peptic Ulcers
... A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or duodenum.* The duodenum is the first part of your small intestine. If peptic ulcers are found in the stomach, they're called gastric ulcer... - Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
... Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a rare disorder that causes tumors in the pancreas and duodenum and ulcers in the stomach and duodenum. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It produ...
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- Abdominal Pain (Cleveland Clinic)
- Aromatherapy for the Heart and Circulation (HealthWorld)
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