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Alternate Name(s): Ulcer - peptic; Ulcer - duodenal or gastric; Duodenal ulcer ... A peptic ulcer is erosion in the lining of the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). The word “peptic” refers to pepsin, a stomach enzyme that breaks down proteins. If a peptic ulcer is located in the stomach it is ...
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A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. A burning stomach pain is the most common symptom. The pain ... H. pylori and Peptic Ulcer (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Also available in Spanish...
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Peptic ulcer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A peptic ulcer , also known as ulcus pepticum , PUD or peptic ulcer disease , is an ulcer (defined as mucosal erosions equal to or greater than 0.5 cm) of an area of the gastrointestinal tract...
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Peptic ulcer — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment and self-care of this digestive condition. ... Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach, upper small intestine or esophagus. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is abdominal pain.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/peptic-ulcer/DS00242
www.mayoclinic.com/health/peptic-ulcer/DS00242
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Peptic ulcer — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment and self-care of this digestive condition. ... Because many ulcers stem from H. pylori bacteria, doctors use a two-pronged approach to peptic ulcer treatment:
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Learn about peptic ulcers, a hole in the gut lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. ... What is a peptic ulcer? ... A peptic ulcer is a hole in the gut lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. A peptic ulcer of the stomach is called a gastric ulcer; of the duodenum, a duodenal ulcer; and of the esophagus,
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www.medicinenet.com/peptic_ulcer/article.htm
www.medicinenet.com/peptic_ulcer/article.htm
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An ulcer is damage to the inner lining (the mucosa) of the stomach or the upper part of the intestine (duodenum). A bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, is the main cause of ulcers in this area ... If you have previously had bleeding from a peptic ulcer, you should avoid aspirin and NSAIDs completely.
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www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/pepticulcer.htm
www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/pepticulcer.htm
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