Gastric Ulcers
Better keep a good diet or else!
What is it?
Also known as peptic ulcer, is a localized area of erosion in the stomach lining, resulting in abdominal pain.
The most common cause of gastric ulcer is a stomach infection associated with the Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) bacteria. The spread of H pylori among humans is not completely understood; it may spread through contaminated food and water. Many people become infected with H pylori at a young age, but symptoms most commonly occur in adulthood.
Causes
Causes include :
Treatment, Diagnosis & Prognosis
Treatment: antibiotic therapy, proton pump inhibitors and histamine H2-receptor antagonists
Prognosis:
Most ulcers heal with medication in 6 to 8 weeks. Recurrence is common, but is less likely if H. pylori infection is treated and acid-blocking medications are continued.
Diagnosis: diagnose an ulcer, including X-rays, tissue tests and blood tests
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If you are at risk for ulcers, use caution when taking aspirin and NSAIDs.
Website: http://www.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/gastric-ulcer/overview.html