61. Helicobacter Pylori & Ulcers What are peptic ulcers? peptic ulcers are a serious medical condition butwith proper treatment can be controlled and in most cases healed. http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/ulcers.htm

Printing Help What are peptic ulcers? A peptic ulcer is an actual break / sore on the protective lining of the stomach or the duodenum . Ulcers on the stomach are known as gastric ulcers and ulcers on the duodenum are known as duodenal ulcers. Peptic ulcers are a serious medical condition but with proper treatment can be controlled and in most cases healed. What causes peptic ulcers? Your stomach produces acid and pepsin to help with the digestion of food. Ulcers occur when the acid and pepsin break the defences and eat away at the lining of the stomach and duodenum. A major cause of developing a peptic ulcer is a type of bacteria called Helicobacter Pylori (H.pylori) that lives on the lining of the stomach and the duodenum. H.pylori acts as an irritant to the lining of the stomach, causing inflammation of the stomach (known as gastritis ) the infection may also play a role in the development of stomach cancer Other factors that may play a role in the formations of ulcers are smoking , drugs (such as aspirin, use paracetamol instead) and diet. Ulcers may also be

62. PEPTIC ULCERS CPMCnet. Disorders of the Digestive System peptic ulcers. Also, contraryto popular belief, spicy foods do not appear to cause peptic ulcers. http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/hmg22_0012.html

Disorders of the Digestive System PEPTIC ULCERS DEFINITION A peptic ulcer is a chronic sore or crater extending through the protective mucous membrane lining and penetrating the underlying muscular tissue of the gastrointestinal tract. An ulcer can form in any area exposed to gastric acid and pepsin, a digestive enzyme instrumental in the breakdown of protein and hence the derivation of the term "peptic ulcer." The areas most commonly affected are the upper part of the duodenum (duodenal ulcer), the stomach itself (gastric ulcer), and, less commonly, the esophagus. CAUSE The bacterium Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, has recently been shown to be strongly associated with ulcers and gastritis, although the precise cause of gastrointestinal ulcers is still unknown. Although hydrochloric acid in the stomach is required for the development of a peptic ulcer, levels of stomach acid are not necessarily elevated. About 30 to 40 percent of patients with duodenal ulcers have increased acid secretion while most patients with gastric ulcer have either normal or below normal acid secretion rates. The development of an ulcer is probably related to a combination of factors, including acid production, "cytoprotection" (including protective mucus production), and presence or absence of Helicobacter (see

63. EMedicine – Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD, Peptic Ulcers Symptoms) : Article By Geo Treat all patients with peptic ulcers and associated H pylori infection with tripletherapy, which results in a cure rate of infection and healing of infection http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic1776.htm

document.write(''); (advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Gastroenterology Peptic Ulcer Disease Last Updated: January 8, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: PUD, Helicobacter pylori infection, H pylori infection, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAIDs, mucosal break, dyspepsia, heartburn AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: George T Fantry, MD , Director of Clinical Gastroenterology, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Maryland School of Medicine George T Fantry, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Gastroenterology American Gastroenterological Association , and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Editor(s): Terence David Lewis, MBBS, FRACP, FRCPC, FACP

64. EMedicine - Peptic Ulcers : Article By Michael W Stratemeier, MD peptic ulcers peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a general term for ulcers thatoccur in the stomach or duodenum (first part of the small intestine). http://www.emedicine.com/aaem/topic343.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties AAEM Emergency Medical and Family Health Guide Digestive Tract Peptic Ulcers Last Updated: April 29, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: ulcers, PUD, H pylori , peptic ulcer disease AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 13 Author Information Introduction Causes Signs And Symptoms ... Bibliography Author: Michael W Stratemeier, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital Coauthor(s): Lisa Vignogna, MD , Consulting Staff, Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital Michael W Stratemeier, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Emergency Medicine American College of Emergency Physicians , and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Editor(s): Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM , Research Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

65. Online Health Analysis: Conditions: Gastric/Peptic Ulcers Gastric/peptic ulcers, Signs addressed. Signs, symptoms indicators ofGastric/peptic ulcers Ayurvedic Typing, Low tolerance of spicy foods. http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C196137.html

Gastric/Peptic Ulcers Last updated: Jan 28, 2003 THE ANALYST TM Home FAQ Start The Analyst Gastric/Peptic Ulcers Signs, symptoms and indicators Conditions that suggest it Contributing risk factors Other conditions that may be present ... Recommendations 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, an esophageal ulcer. An ulcer occurs when the lining of these organs, normally protected by a thick mucus layer, is corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach cells. Peptic ulcer disease is common, affecting millions of Americans yearly. For many years excess acid was believed to be the major cause of ulcer disease. Accordingly, treatment emphasis was on neutralizing and inhibiting the secretion of stomach acid. While acid is still considered significant in ulcer formation, the leading cause of ulcer disease is currently believed to be infection of the stomach by a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori H.

66. InteliHealth: Stomach peptic ulcers are relatively common, affecting approximately 4 millionpeople in the United States. It's been estimated that 10 http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8270/8452/187031.html?d=dmtHealthA

67. WebMD/Lycos - Article Articles of General Interest peptic ulcers From WellConnected Perhaps no otherarea of medicine in recent years has undergone such a change as in the theory http://webmd.lycos.com/content/article/1680.51122

Lycos Home Site Map My Lycos SEARCH HEALTH FOR: Health Home Health News Conditions A-Z Wellness Topics ... Sign In Post a message, chat... Join Free newsletters and more Event Highlight Tuesday, April 01, 2003 1:00 p.m. Sleep and Health for Older Americans Peptic Ulcer A peptic ulcer is a sore or raw area in the mucous lining of the upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer) or the stomach (gastric ulcer). Causes are varied and include infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori and use of aspirin and aspirin-like drugs. Overview Overview The materials in this section have been chosen to provide a solid introduction to your health condition. They explain anatomy and physiology, give descriptive overviews of the disease, and include a glossary of the medical terms you will come across in the rest of your report. Articles of General Interest Peptic Ulcers From: Well-Connected Perhaps no other area of medicine in recent years has undergone such a change as in the theory of what causes ulcers. We now know that the most common cause (or at least exacerbating factor) is the infectious bacterium Helicobacter pylori . Read this article for a general overview of peptic ulcer disease and its treatments. Helicobacter Pylori in Peptic Ulcer Disease From: National Institutes of Health This article presents all the current information on H. pylori

68. Peptic Ulcer peptic ulcers occur only in those regions of the gastrointestinal tractthat are bathed by digestive juices secreted by the stomach. http://www.hoptechno.com/book35.htm

Peptic Ulcer (posted by Hopkins Technology) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service National Institutes of Health Page sponsored by Click here for nutrition table for 7,248 foods. [Editor's Note: This is an OLD one, see ulcers1998.htm for latest stuff. What is a Peptic Ulcer? A peptic ulcer is an ulcer of the lining of either the stomach or the first part of the small intestine below the stomach called the duodenum. Peptic ulcers occur only in those regions of the gastrointestinal tract that are bathed by digestive juices secreted by the stomach. These juices contain hydrochloric acid and a digestive enzyme called pepsin - hence the name "peptic" ulcer. Peptic ulcers that appear in the stomach are called gastric ulcers, and those that occur in the duodenum are called duodenal ulcers. In the United States, duodenal ulcers are more common than gastric ulcers. The reverse is true in Japan. Who Gets Ulcers? Approximately 1 out of every 10 Americans will have a peptic ulcer sometime during his or her life. Each year, over 46,000 operations for peptic ulcer disease are performed, and over 7,000 people in the United States die from complications associated with ulcers. Although ulcers can occur at any age, they are rare among children and only slightly more common in teenagers. Duodenal ulcers usually first appear in people during their twenties or thirties, while gastric ulcers are more likely to develop among people who are in their forties or older.

69. Medicine Online Medical Reference, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Bid For Rx, Medicat Diseases and Conditions Digestive System - peptic ulcers. 4IndigestionSite with links for information and treatment of indigestion http://www.medicineonline.com/Default.asp?SubSubCatID=125&Main=1

70. Patient Brochures: Peptic Ulcer Disease causes disease (gastritis and ulcers) in humans. Inflammation A response to tissueinjury that can cause redness, swelling, and pain. peptic - A description http://www.gastro.org/public/brochures/pud.html

Search website Peptic Ulcer Disease "70 million Americans deal with digestive disorders only 1 magazine does. Includes information on heartburn, lactose intolerance, IBD, IBS and other digestive disorders." What Causes Ulcers? What are the Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer Disease? What Should I Do if I Have Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer Disease? What is the Treatment for Peptic Ulcer Disease? ... Glossary Your stomach lining is a remarkably resilient membrane pitted with openings much like that of a sponge. It allows gastric juices as toxic as car battery acid to begin the digestion process. Peptic ulcer disease occurs when stomach acid penetrates the stomach and/or duodenal lining and causes sores or erosions that may bleed, lead to anemia and/or cause abdominal pain. An estimated four million Americans have peptic ulcer disease. Peptic Ulcer Disease When a type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infects your stomach lining by living in or on it, it can cause an ulcer, or sore, in the stomach or duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. This ulcer can cause pain or bleeding. Untreated, the ulcer can literally eat a hole in the stomach lining, requiring surgery. Chronic inflammation from an ulcer can cause swelling and scarring. Over time, this scarring may close (obstruct) the outlet of the stomach, preventing the passage of food and causing vomiting and weight loss. In severe cases, ulcer complications can lead to death.

71. Virtual Children's Hospital: CQQA: Peptic And Duodenum Ulcers The bacteria that can cause peptic ulcers are contagious. peptic ulcers aremost often treated with antibiotics. References Blecker U. peptic ulcers. http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/cqqa/pepticduodenumulcers.html

Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers Peptic and Duodenum Ulcers Donna D'Alessandro, M.D. Lindsay Huth, B.A. Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed Creation Date: June 2002 Last Revision Date: June 2002 Common Questions, Quick Answers What is a peptic ulcer? What is a duodenum ulcer? What causes an ulcer? ... When should I call the doctor? What is a peptic ulcer? A peptic ulcer is a sore or hole in the lining of the stomach. What is a duodenum ulcer? A duodenum ulcer is a sore or hole in the beginning of the small intestine. What causes an ulcer? Spicy foods do not cause ulcers. Stress does not cause ulcers. The cause of an ulcer is not always known. Ulcers can be caused by a bacterial infection. The bacterium is called helicobacter pylori (or h. pylori). The bacterial infection makes it harder for the body to produce mucus that protects the lining of the stomach and duodenum. Without the mucus protection, acid begins to eat away at the lining. Ulcers may form. Drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen can cause ulcers. Acetaminophen does not cause ulcers. Smoking cigarettes can lead to ulcers.

72. Peptic Ulcer - Symptoms And Treatment Of Stomach Ulcers BUPA health factsheet peptic ulcers may be acute (appear suddenly) or chronic (goon for a long time). www.bupa.co.uk. peptic ulcers affect both men and women. http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/Peptic_ulcer.html

search A-Z of health health news healthy living medicines ... A-Z of health Peptic ulcer What is a peptic ulcer? A peptic ulcer is an inflamed break in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum (the part of the digestive tract that immediately follows the stomach). A typical peptic ulcer is between 10 and 20 millimetres across. Duodenal ulcers are the more common type of ulcer, affecting up to one in 10 people. Gastric (stomach) ulcers affect approximately one in 30 people. Peptic ulcers affect both men and women. They most often occur from early middle age onwards, with gastric ulcers being more common in elderly people. Peptic ulcers may be acute (appear suddenly) or chronic (go on for a long time). Acute ulcers are often multiple, produce no symptoms and usually heal without scarring. Chronic ulcers are deeper, usually occur individually and usually produce symptoms. They leave a scar when they heal. What causes a peptic ulcer and who is at risk? To protect the body from infection from organisms eaten in food and to help break down the food that is eaten, the contents of the stomach are very acidic. The lining of the stomach and duodenum is covered in mucus (a thick, smooth fluid) to protect it from this acid. Sometimes the stomach produces excess acid or there is insufficient mucus, and damage to the lining from the acid can result.

73. Ulcers peptic ulcers. A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach or duodenum(the beginning of the small intestine). Causes of peptic ulcers. http://www.stayinginshape.com/3chsbuffalo/libv/i17.shtml

Hospitals Nursing Homes Primary Care ... Search Topics Peptic Ulcers A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach or duodenum (the beginning of the small intestine). This kind of ulcer is common. According to the National Institutes of Health, one in every ten Americans will have an ulcer at some point. Stomach pain can indicate a number of other problems (Read about " Dealing with Heartburn " " GERD ") But the type of pain associated with ulcers has certain distinct characteristics. According to the American Gastroenterological Association: it's like a dull, gnawing ache it comes and goes for several days or weeks it occurs 2 to 3 hours after a meal it occurs in the middle of the night (when the stomach is empty) it's relieved by food Other symptoms include weight loss, loss of appetite, bloating, burping, nausea, and vomiting. Causes of peptic ulcers Contrary to some long-held beliefs, experts now say that peptic ulcers are not caused by stress or spicy foods. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the main cause of peptic ulcer is a bacterial infection. Researchers have discovered that a type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a primary cause of peptic ulcers. This bacteria is very common, but most people infected with it do not develop ulcers. We may come into contact with H. pylori through food or water. Basically, the bacteria weakens the stomach's lining, allowing acid to get through, causing irritation and ultimately letting a sore develop.

74. Peptic Ulcer - Treatment And Information Information and facts on peptic ulcers including natural herbal and alternativenutritional treatment. Glutamine, 9, useful for healing of peptic ulcers. http://www.go-symmetry.com/health/peptic-ulcer.htm

FREE SHIPPING PRODUCTS Health Kits Herbal Women Children ... Weight loss INFO News About us Product Usage Serving the Internet since Peptic Ulcer A peptic ulcer is an area where the stomach, small intestine, or the tissues beneath and sometimes part of the stomach muscle have been worn away, creating an internal open wound. The surrounding tissue is normally swollen and very irritated. Ulcers can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract, but are most common in the stomach called " gastric ulcers " or duodenum " duodenal ulcers ", the portion of the small intestine closest to the stomach. Peptic ulcers affect over 5 million Americans each year, and it is estimated that they will affect over 10% of Americans at some time in their life. The symptoms of a peptic ulcer include: chronic burning or gnawing stomach pain that usually begins 45 to 60 minutes after eating or at night, and may be helped by eating, taking antacids, vomiting, or drinking a large glass of water. The pain can range from mild to really severe. It may cause the person to wake up in the middle of the night. Other symptoms include: lower back pain, headaches , a choking sensation, itching, and possibly nausea and vomiting. An ulcer results when the lining of the stomach fails to provide adequate protection against the effect of enzymes and digestive acids, which, cause the stomach to digest itself. ...

75. Cleveland Clinic > Gastroenterology > Swallowing > Patient Information > Peptic What Causes peptic ulcers? Stress, personality, occupation, alcohol consumption,and diet all have no relationship to the development of peptic ulcers. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/gastro/swallowing/patient/peptic.htm

Achalasia Esophageal Cancer Heartburn Hiatal Hernia ... Swallowing Disorders Peptic ulcer disease (gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer) is a common health problem. Approximately 20 million Americans will suffer from an ulcer once in their lifetime. What is a Peptic Ulcer? What Causes Peptic Ulcers? Peptic ulcer disease was once thought of simply as a problem of too much acid and stress. However, it is now clear that an ulcer is the end result of an imbalance between digestive fluids (hydrochloric acid and pepsin) in the stomach and duodenum. Much of that imbalance is clearly related to infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). The other major risk factor for the development of ulcers is ingestion of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, buffered aspirin, naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, etc.) and ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Midol, etc.). The risk of NSAID-induced ulceration is dose-related and increases with: use of corticosteroids and NSAIDs together length of time taking NSAIDs a history of ulcer disease The following serious complications associated with patients taking NSAIDs occur without warning: bleeding perforation (a hole through the lining of the stomach) gastric outlet obstruction (scarring that blocks the passageway leading from the stomach to the small intestine) Risk factors for developing these serious complications are: a history of peptic ulcer disease, bleeding ulcers or cardiovascular disease

76. AYC: Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) peptic ulcers are a very common occurrence affecting 10% of men and 5% of womenin the US during their lifetimes, though women tend to be more affected by http://alwaysyourchoice.com/ayc/adult/womens/pud.php

Adult Medicine General Health Men's Health Women's Health ... Information Peptic Ulcer Disease (Pud) Basic Information Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) affects the stomach, esophagus or, more usually, the duodenum. In fact, duodenal ulcers are four times more likely to occur than gastric ulcers (stomach ulcers). Peptic ulcers are a very common occurrence affecting 10% of men and 5% of women in the U.S. during their lifetimes, though women tend to be more affected by duodenal ulcers than ulcers of the stomach or esophagus. Ulcers can be defined as erosions in the lining of the stomach, esophagus or duodenum and the causes are thought to be due to several factors or multi factors. An infection with the bacteria H. pylori is thought to be one of the major causes it is found both in the stomach and duodenum and is present in 90% of patients with duodenal ulcers. PUD occurs because of a lack of balance between mucosal protective factors and mechanisms that are defined as damaging to the mucosa. These damaging factors are thought to include, and (besides H. pylori bacteria) are thought to contribute to causing PUD:

77. Peptic Ulcers peptic ulcers A peptic ulcer is a term used to describe a point in the lining ofthe stomach or duodenum that has been eroded, leaving an open wound in the http://www.soulhealer.com/ulcer.htm

Home Services Products Illuminati ... Contact Us Peptic Ulcers Dr. Rita Louise Peptic Ulcers A Peptic ulcer is a term used to describe a point in the lining of the stomach or duodenum that has been eroded, leaving an open wound in the associated tissues that bleed. Symptoms of an ulcer very from person to person but are most often associated with abdominal discomfort 45-60 minutes after a meal or during the night. While some experience sharp burning pain, many describe it as a gnawing, burning, cramp like or aching. Ulcers can be brought on by a number of factors, with stress and anxiety being up at the top of the list. Certain prescription drugs and even the use of aspirin can increase stomach acidity, especially if taken over long periods of time. Sugar is also known to increase stomach acidity. Even nutritional supplements such as vitamin C can contribute to ulcers. Recent studies, however, indicate that the bacteria Helicobacter pylori may be the underlying cause of peptic ulcers. Evidence shows that it is always found in people with ulcers and rarely found in individual who do not suffer from this condition.

78. LookSmart - Peptic Ulcers And Helicobacter Pylori LookSmart Home. Featured Sponsors. peptic ulcers and Helicobacter Pylori. Containsresources on symptoms, signs, diagnosis, and treatment of peptic ulcers. http://www.looksmart.com/eus1/eus302562/eus317837/eus317920/eus53948/eus89771/eu

79. Welcome To Zellers Pharmacy Online There are two types of peptic ulcers Gastric ulcers are sores in the liningof the stomach. This kind of ulcer shows up more often in women than men. http://www.mediresource.com/zellers/health/PatientInfo.asp?DiseaseID=104

80. Peptic Ulcers Despite 2 Years Of Prevecid Subject peptic ulcers despite 2 years of Prevecid Topic Area Digestive Forum TheGastroenterology and Liver Diseases Forum Question Posted By Martha RN on http://www.medhelp.org/forums/gastro/messages/30080a.html

Special Notices: Advertisements Med Help International A not-for-profit organization Questions in The Gastroenterology Forum are curently being answered by Kevin Pho, M.D., who is board certified in Internal Medicine. Subject: Peptic Ulcers despite 2 years of Prevecid Topic Area: Digestive Forum: The Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Forum Question Posted By: Martha RN on Thursday, October 07, 1999 Answer Posted By: HFHSM.D.-Gastro-RF on Monday, October 25, 1999 Dear Martha RN, There arer several ways to approach your brother's problems, depending om which symptom is the primary focus. FRom the perspective of ulcer disease, the common causes include aspirin, H. pylori infection, smoking and a gastrin-secreting tumor. Although ulcer disease can be associated with nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, the skin rash and colitis would not be expected problems. Conditions that involve multiple organs (in this case, gastritis, colitis, skin rash)are often the presentation for a vasculitis. This can be an autoimmune condition (e.g. like lupuis) or secondary to medications. Given th eseverity of symptoms e.g. weight loss, dehydration, it is important that you continue to seek medical care.

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