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Gastric ulcer

From DrKoop's partner site on acid reflux, AcidRefluxConnection.com
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Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Cause of peptic ulcers
Cause of peptic ulcers
Gastrectomy - series
Gastrectomy - series
Gastroscopy procedure
Gastroscopy procedure
Location of peptic ulcers
Location of peptic ulcers
Stomach disease or trauma
Stomach disease or trauma
Stomach ulcer, X-ray
Stomach ulcer, X-ray
Ulcer emergencies
Ulcer emergencies
Alternative Names

Ulcer - stomach; Peptic disease; Stomach ulcer


Prevention

If you are at risk for ulcers, use caution when taking aspirin and NSAIDs.


Review Date: 07/28/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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