Question 1

how are ulcers caused?

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Where?: Stomach is usually excessive acid or sometimes a bacterial or lack of problem.
Mouth ulcers usually are from trauma or herpetic virus.

Question 2

does mountain dew cause ulcers?

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Not known to: There are no reports of this but if you can find 1 please share it. Stop drinking it and see if you notice a difference. All the best.

Question 3

what medications can cause ulcers?

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Aspirin and nsaids: Aspirin and nsaids such as Ibuprofen and naprosyn (naproxen).

Question 4

what is the most common cause of ulcers?

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H. pylori: One of the most common cause of ulcers is a bacteria called H. Pylori.

Question 5

does being in a wheelchair cause ulcers?

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Not necessarily: It was determined in the 1950's that pressure sores are not an inevitable result of being wheelchair dependent. There are many things that must be done, though, to prevent them. Just a few are: the right cushion, periodic wheelchair pushups to relieve pressure, and daily examination of pressure points. This requires a lot of effort from the patient and his doctor, but it is worth it!

Question 6

what may have caused me to develop this ulcer?

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NSAIDs, h.pylori: 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 7

what exactly causes ulcers and what conditions will irritate them?

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Skin ulcers: These are mostly due to excess friction that wears thru the skin.

Tight shoes will add to the problem as well as walking barefoot.

Question 8

what causes oral ulcers?

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Multiple causes: Ulcers have many causes, some  are known,  while others are poorly understood. Viruses, bacteria, ill-fitting dentures, stress, nutritional deficiencies and compromised immune system and drug side effects are all known factors.

Question 9

what causes tongue ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Tongue ulcers: Some are the result of a viral infection from the herpes simplex virus. Some are mouth ulcers (aphthous ulcers), which are of unknown origin, but are thought to occur from stress, injury (biting the tongue), acidic foods, hormonal changes, allergies, or certain systemic diseases.

Question 10

what causes an ulcer in the stomach to bleed?

Accepted Answer

Acid: Stomach acid erodes the lining of the stomach, exposing the underlying vessels which can bleed. This is why acid reduction is a mainstay of ulcer therapy.

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