Question 1

are stomach ulcers common in teenagers ? and what are most common symptoms ?

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Ulcers: Stomach ulcers are not so common in teenagers. More likely is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) which is a hyperacidity in the stomach which leads to a burning pain and belching which may feel like an ulcer....

Question 2

could a teenager have stomach ulcer?

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Yes: There are many causes of stomach ulcers and are not limited to adults.

Question 3

please tell me all symptoms of stomach ulcers in women and teen girls?

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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 4

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 5

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 6

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.

Question 7

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 8

are stomach ulcers always painful?

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: Yes, most of them are.

Question 9

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 10

best diet for ulcers in the stomach?

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Seldom a diet issue: A stomach ulcer is literally a hole in the stomach lining.  H.Pylori bacteria &amp; use of nsaid's are independent but common risk factors, as are age, tobacco use, &amp; 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.

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