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My gastric ulcer & perforated intestine healed in 2011.i am pregnant now (2014.) can pressure on body during childbirth tear the healed ulcer tissues?

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Ulcer: If you are completely healed, then it is not likely that your pregnancy would tear the healed ulcer area. Be sure your OB is aware of your previous ulcer troubles, and treats any gastric irritation that may occur with the pregnancy.

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: Those are healed. Good luck with the pregnancy.

Answered 2/2/2014

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A member asked:

My gastric ulcer & perforated intestine healed in 2011.i am pregnant now (2014.) can pressure on body during childbirth tear the healed ulcer tissues?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

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