Question 1

what is a peptic ulcer?

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Acid related ulcer: This term generally refers to stomach or duodenal ulcers.  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

is peptic ulcer painful?

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Mabye: Ulcers can bleed and be very serious. Please see your primary provider to be further evaluated..

Question 3

what are the tests for peptic ulcer?

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Endoscopy: Has largely replaced less clear contrast barium swallows.

Question 4

what are some peptic ulcer symptoms?

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Peptic ulcer: Symptoms are abdominal bloating/burning/pain , belching, feeling of fullness, loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, unexplained weight loss.

Question 5

what're some safe foods for a peptic ulcer?

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JUST AVOID: Alcohol, smoking, spicy foods. Eat small amounts more frequently, so as to not distend that irritated tissue too much.

Question 6

describe sign and symptoms of peptic ulcer?

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Varied or none: Pud may present with abd pain, bleeding, nausea/vomiting, early satiety, anorexia or no symptoms at all.

Question 7

what is the drug of choise for peptic ulcer?

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PROTON PUMP: Inhibitors like omeprazole, zegerid, nexium, dexilant, (dexlansoprazole) prevacid, aciphex, pantoprazole(generic protonix).

Question 8

which medicine is the best for peptic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

What can you afford?: Best medicine for anyone is something that you can afford whether thru insurance or just cash pay. Next does this medicine actually do what you need it to do. Using epocrates.Com & drugs.Com, look for proton pump inhibitors & h2 blockers to treat stomach ulcers. Some are available over-the-counter w/o prescription at lower strength. Go see your doc to confirm diagnosis & search for h pylori.

Question 9

what are common symptoms of peptic ulcer disease?

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Pain, nausea: Most ulcers are probably asymptomatic but common symptoms include mid upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and black tarry stools.

Question 10

what are the most common symptoms of peptic ulcer?

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Stomach Pain: Most common symptom of peptic ulcer is having burning pain in your upper abdomen that is worse when you haven't eaten and gets temporarily better with food. See this link for more information: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/peptic-ulcer/ds00242.

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