Peptic ulcer


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Cause of peptic ulcers
Cause of peptic ulcers
Gastroscopy procedure
Gastroscopy procedure
Location of peptic ulcers
Location of peptic ulcers
Stomach disease or trauma
Stomach disease or trauma
Ulcer emergencies
Ulcer emergencies
Alternative Names

Ulcer - peptic; Ulcer - duodenal or gastric; Duodenal ulcer


Prevention
  • Don't smoke or chew tobacco.
  • Limit alcohol.
  • Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Try acetaminophen instead.

References

Spechler, SJ. Peptic Ulcers. In: Feldman, M, Friedman, LS, Sleisenger, MH, eds. Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA; WB Saunders Company; 2002:747-772.

Noble J. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2001:910-918.

Mahachai V, Thomson AB, Vilaichone RK. Effect of Helicobacter pylori infection and NSAIDs on the risk of peptic ulcer bleeding. J Med Assoc Thai. 2004 Sep;87 Suppl 2:S295-9. Review.



Review Date: 04/28/2005
Reviewed By: Christian Stone, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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