A member asked:

My grandpa is in the hospital with 5 stomach ulcers and is throwing up blood. will docs be able to treat this?

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Stomach ulcers: Treatment depends on the severity of the ulcers and their location. Sometimes a gastroenterologist can perform a procedure called an upper endoscopy and inject or cauterize the ulcer to stop the bleeding. In severe cases, consultation with general surgery may be required.

Answered 7/18/2014

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Absolutely: He is where he should be. Finding the cause for his ulcers will be important in trying to prevent a possible next episode.

Answered 5/31/2015

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