Question 1

what is a duodenum ulcer?

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Intestinal ulcer: The duodenum is the first portion of the small intestine where the stomach empties.  It is exposed to stomach acid and is at significant risk of ulcer formation.  The 2 most common causes of stomach or duodenal ulcers are infection with the helicobacter pylori bacteria and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, meloxicam, etc.

Question 2

how long till duodenal ulcers heal?

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Duodenal ulcer heal: Complex issue. 
1. What is the cause of the ulcer
2. Where exactly in duo is it.
3. What other illness do you have.
4. What treatments are being given.
5.Surgery will fix it immediately-usually.
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Question 3

can duodenal ulcers heal on their own?

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Not  really: Duodenal ulcers do not heal on their own as these are caused by h pylori infection and need antibiotics and acid suppression therapy to heal.In rare cases these may heal on its own with proper diet and acid suppression, that was the case in past before we knew that these ulcers are caused by bacteria.

Question 4

how to  heal duodenal ulcers.i have it for last 1 yr.thx?

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HPylori?: The majority of duodenal ulcers occur in the setting of hpyloriminfection, so that needs to be eradicated. In addition one should be on a ppi and avoid nsaids.

Question 5

how can  stress lead to chronic duodenal ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Very complex: The pathophysiology of stress-related ulcers is complex.  Infection with h pylori is by now a well-known factor.  Chronic stress can lead to changes in GI blood flow that allows breakdown and disrepair of protective barriers to stomach & intestinal lining -- resulting in tiny micro-erosions that proceed to larger ones (ulcers).  Patients in the ICU often experience such changes also.

Question 6

what are the differences between duodenal and gastric ulcers in symptoms !? and which one food will releif its pain !?

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See details: The symptoms are quite similar. Epigastric pain, bloating, nausea, abdominal tenderness are possible symptoms. Food may help but consider seeing a GI specialist and starting meds to help heal the ulcer.

Question 7

what causes duodenal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

why is rantidine administered to patients with duodenal ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Cuts down stom acid: It is an effective medicine in treating inflammation and pain in the stomach.  It is in a class of drugs known as an H2 blocker and has been used for years to treat stomach related issues.  There are now other, stronger medicines available, so Zantac (ranitidine) is less frequently used.

Question 9

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 10

what are the tests for duodenal ulcer?

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Endoscopy: Has largely replaced less clear contrast barium swallows.

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