Question 1

what is active duodenal ulcer?

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Currently ongoing: Active means that it is actually ongoing at this time.  As opposed to a resolved, or healed ulcer.  The difference can be seen on direct visualization by a procedure known as gastro-esophageal-duodenoscopy, or EGD for short

Question 2

what causes duodenal ulcer?

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Most commonly: Related to acid insult and treated with proton pump inhibitors or h2  blockers.

Question 3

what are symptoms of a duodenal ulcer?

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Burning pain, nausea: Gnawing pain, discomfort that persists, nausea, general malaise....Pain may be in mid upper abdomen, but also could radiate toward the sides, and even thru to the back.  If take simple over the counter antacids and it goes away, fine.  But if it persists, and you have to keep taking them daily, not fine.  Get thee to the doc.

Question 4

what sort of disorder is duodenal ulcer?

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Ulcer: A duodenal ulcer is an ulcer located in the first part of the small intestine, right after the stomach. This can be caused by many things, most commonly from NSAID use (e.g. Advil, (ibuprofen) motrin, aspirin) and bacterial infections (e.g. Helicobacter pylori). These are treated by endoscopy and acid blocking medications.

Question 5

what can you eat if you have duodenal ulcer?

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No real restrictions: my only suggestion would be to avoid "NSAIDs" (such as motrin, aleve, (naproxen) advil, naprosyn) and avoid alcohol.
no dietary restrictions otherwise.

Question 6

is cooked  maize cobs diet for duodenal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Duodenal ulcer: Most duodenal ulcers are caused by an infection.  You should see your doctor about the cause of your ulcer and treatment.  If you have an infection , diet alone will not help you heal.

Question 7

how long should it take to heal a duodenal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

4-6 weeks: Need to work up the cause of the ulcer. Most commonly related to the bacteria h.Pylori. Need to have medical follow up to be sure the infection is eradicated.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: duodenal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Duodenal ulcer: Any break in the lining mucosa of the first portion of the small intestine.

Question 9

please tell me what should you eat if you have duodenal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Meds will help: Previously recommendations were to avoid spicy foods, acidic foods, coffee and the like.  More recently it has be determined that for most people those dietary restrictions are not needed.  But if a certain food bothers you, coffee etc., by all means, avoid those foods.

Question 10

is eating carrot worsening symptoms of duodenal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

No: It should not as long as your are taking medication to heal the ulcer. Avoid too much alcohol, spicy food and medications like aspirin, aleve, (naproxen) Ibuprofen ect.

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