Question 1

can peptic or gastric or duodenal ulcer convert to stomach cancer?

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Gastric: Ulcers of the three you list are more likely to be malignant.

Question 2

balanced diet for duodenal peptic ulcer and prostate cancer (gleason 3+3).

Accepted Answer

Yes!: 2 diets known to be assoc. With longevity & reduced risks for prostate cancer are the trad. Japanese & southern mediterranean diets. The 1st is high in green tea, veg, & fish, as well as low in cals & fat. The latter is high in fresh fruits & vegs, garlic, tomatoes, red wine, olive oil, & fish. Both are low in red meat. Other than limiting alcohol, both diets would also be good for the ulcers.

Question 3

elevated lipase on test for h pylori for duodenal ulcer. doc ordered ct on concerns of my general mild back pain. fearful of pancreatic cancer. 34m?

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Pancreatitis: For acute pancreatitis you would need your lipase to upward of three times the normal limit and/or have CT image evidence with epigastric pain. Elevated lipase can be non-specific and can be retested   Pancreatic Ca unlikely at your age though CT would definitely help in viewing any possible tumors there. Chonic lipase elevatation can be due to chronic pancreatitis and further testing should be.

Question 4

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 5

what are the tests for duodenal ulcer?

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Endoscopy: Has largely replaced less clear contrast barium swallows.

Question 6

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 7

what sort of disorder is duodenal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

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 8

is it normal to feel pain during duodenal ulcer treatment?

Accepted Answer

No: You may have pain initially, but should start feeling better if initial pain was due to ulcer,

Question 9

what's the best otc pain reliever for duodenal ulcer discomfort?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): Tylenol (acetaminophen) is probably your best option.

Question 10

how can  nervousness and stress cause someone to have a duodenal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Increased acid: The exact mechanism may be more complicated but essentially stress increases the production of stomach acid.

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