Question 1

can protease enzymes cause ulcers or erosion of stomach lining?

Accepted Answer

: It can in the long run. Pl take this and all meds under care of your doc to avoid problems.

Question 2

how do i know what caused my ulcers? i have scattered ulcers and erosions, erythema, congestion in the whole stomach and the doctors don't know why....

Accepted Answer

Keep seeing dr: Sometimes we dont find the exact answers to what caused problem.  With ulcers-most common cause is a bacteria called h. Pylori.  This can be tested for best on biopsy from the ulcer or near it- but can also be found in stool & blood & on breath test.  People who take a lot of inflammation meds like aspirin, goody, advil (ibuprofen) or steroids can get this. There is also a syndrome called zollinber ellison.

Question 3

colonoscopy -small ulcers in the terminal ileum. biopsy confirms focal ileitis with superficial erosion, but no specific cause identified. what next?

Accepted Answer

Several options!: Trial of sulfasalazine 500 x 4. Or combo or solo ciprofloxin and/or Metronidazole 500mg bid!

Question 4

difference between gastric ulcer and gastric erosion?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer is deeper.: An ulcer is deeper.

Question 5

will capsule endoscopy identify cause of ulcers in terminal ileum seen in colonoscopy. biopsy confirmed focal ileitis with superficial erosion?

Accepted Answer

Capsule endoscopy is: For small bowel evaluation where upper or lower endoscopy can't reach. It may give you information regarding the rest of small bowel. Its usually done to look for small bowel lesions or to find the source of a bleed where egd/colonoscopy is negative. In your case the better test is mr enetrography or a ct abd/pel with volumen contrast. Your GI doc should decide on further testing.

Question 6

is scattered antral erosions gastritis or ulcers? been on prilosec for 3yrs for reflux. not sure how i got them being medicated. should dr. up my dose

Accepted Answer

"Erosions": usually refer to gastritis rather than ulcerations...As far as the development of this in the face of PRILOSEC therapy I would ask your treating GI Doc about possible H PYLORI  INFECTION.....

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 7

erosive fundal gastritis and acute dudenol ulcers is endoscopy report shows, is it dangerous it may turn into cancer please let me know the details?

Accepted Answer

Need more informatio: First, stop drinking alcohol. Next, need to know what the biopsy showed. In the us most all ulcers are benign, especially at age 35. I do not know the incidence of gastric cancer in india though. Ask your doctor as to what the biopsy showed ; get medical treatment for the ulcer ; gastritis. May need repeat endoscopy to confirm healing later.

Question 8

colonoscopy saw ulcers in terminal ileum, biopsy confirmed focal ileitis with superficial erosion but no specific cause. will pill cam identify cause?

Accepted Answer

You might benefit: From cutting out milk and all milk products from your diet, particularly if you started with ibs.

Question 9

had endoscopy done last year showed small ulcer  and small duodenal erosion  had  oral thrush recently do i need another endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if symptamatic: Your oral thrush most likely is unrelated to your peptic ulcer, you are on treatment for a year. Yes you should have endoscopy to make sure ulcer healed.

Question 10

diagnosed marked antral gastritis & pylorus gastric erosion w-tiny ulcers
i can eat small amount, else i have nausea
do i have to force myself to eat?

Accepted Answer

Special circumstance: For someone in your condition, it is best to eat small, frequent meals throughout the day to ensure you receive nutrition throughout the day.  This will allow you to receive the nutrients throughout the day without feeling nauseated or heavy.  This will prevent the heartburn if you eat something every 3-4 hours throughout the day until the ulcers heal.

Have you taken antibiotics for the h.Pylori?

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Can protease enzymes cause ulcers or erosion of stomach lining?

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How do i know what caused my ulcers? i have scattered ulcers and erosions, erythema, congestion in the whole stomach and the doctors don't know why....

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Colonoscopy -small ulcers in the terminal ileum. biopsy confirms focal ileitis with superficial erosion, but no specific cause identified. what next?

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Difference between gastric ulcer and gastric erosion?

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Will capsule endoscopy identify cause of ulcers in terminal ileum seen in colonoscopy. biopsy confirmed focal ileitis with superficial erosion?

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Is scattered antral erosions gastritis or ulcers? been on prilosec for 3yrs for reflux. not sure how i got them being medicated. should dr. up my dose

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Erosive fundal gastritis and acute dudenol ulcers is endoscopy report shows, is it dangerous it may turn into cancer please let me know the details?

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Colonoscopy saw ulcers in terminal ileum, biopsy confirmed focal ileitis with superficial erosion but no specific cause. will pill cam identify cause?

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Had endoscopy done last year showed small ulcer and small duodenal erosion had oral thrush recently do i need another endoscopy?

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Diagnosed marked antral gastritis & pylorus gastric erosion w-tiny ulcers i can eat small amount, else i have nausea do i have to force myself to eat?

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