Question 1

can stomach olsers cause a lot of blood in your stool?

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blood in stool: Absolutely.  Stomach ulcers can bleed and cause significant amounts of blood in the stool.  This can be very dangerous.  Blood in the stool is usually black and tarry. You need immediate medical attention.

Question 2

what exactly is stomach ulcers?

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Peptic Ulcers: A peptic ulcer is basically a hole in the lining of the stomach, esophagus, or duodenum. It is a sore or erosion that forms when the lining of the digestive system is corroded by acidic digestive juices. Most of them are caused by bacteria and use of medications called nsaids.

Question 3

what are cures for stomach ulcers?

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Complicated: Stomach ulcers must be followed closely as they are not as common as duodenal ulcers, have a lower likelihood of being  associated with acid production, and are more likely to be cancerous. If the ulcer is in the area just as the stomach exits into the intestine, lowering acid with medication and dietary modification are the standard treatment. H pylori is a bacteria that can cause ulcers.

Question 4

are stomach ulcers are dangerous?

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They are only: dangerous  if they perforate the stomach wall or if they bleed profusely. Most ulcers heal with medicationlike zantac or omeprazole which reduces  acid secretion and carafate (sucralfate) which coats and protects the ulcer bed.

Question 5

are stomach ulcers always painful?

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: Yes, most of them are.

Question 6

what are symptoms of stomach ulcers?

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Pain: Pain in the center of your stomach, empty/burning feeling, often worse at night and on an empty stomach. Can improve with eating some foods and with acid reducing drugs (tums, pepcid, (famotidine) etc). Symptoms can come and go. 
Severe symptoms (see your doctor!): vomiting blood, black stool or stool that looks like tar, weight loss, nausea/vomiting.

Question 7

what causes pre-ulcers in the stomach?

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Acid Reflux: Not sure what "pre-ulcers" are, but if you are feeling discomfort in that area, contact your physician (pcp) for a diagnosis or referral to a specialist (gastroenterologist) for the proper diagnosis. Until that time, avoid acidic foods and drinks that are acidic, such as fruit juices, coffee, soda and others with caffeine, that produce stomach acid production.

Question 8

what are the causes of stomach ulcers in people?

Accepted Answer

Many causes of ulcer: A stomach ulcer is literally a hole in the stomach lining.  H.Pylori bacteria & use of nsaid's are independent but common risk factors, as are age, tobacco use, & prior history of ulceration.  Admission to the ICU can result in stress-related ulceration within the first few days of hospitalization. Also, significant burns (curling's ulcer), head trauma (cushing's ulcer), sheering forces, cancer.

Question 9

are there effects of stomach ulcers? what are they?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Stomach ulcer symptoms can range from nothing/asymptomatic to abdominal pain, GI bleeding and perforation with peritonitis. Good luck!

Question 10

what can i do for stomach ulcers?

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See doctor: How do you know that you have stomach ulcers? It would help if you list your symptoms rather than a self-made diagnosis. You may visit this site for information and discuss the matter with your doctor.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

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