Peptic ulcer
Painful ulcers in the stomach, caused by stomach acid when there is a breakdown of the normal protective layer of the lining of the stomach.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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Are peptic ulcers hereditary?
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How to treat peptic ulcers?
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How should I prevent peptic ulcers?
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What are the treatments for peptic ulcers?
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What is a peptic ulcer?
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Is peptic ulcer painful?
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Is soy milk bad for peptic ulcers?
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What are the tests for peptic ulcer?
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What are some peptic ulcer symptoms?
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What're some safe foods for a peptic ulcer?
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Describe sign and symptoms of peptic ulcer?
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What is the drug of choise for peptic ulcer?
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Which medicine is the best for peptic ulcer?
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What are common symptoms of peptic ulcer disease?
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What are the most common symptoms of peptic ulcer?
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A 21-year old female asked:
What happens if you leave a peptic ulcer untreated?
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What can I do to ease the symptoms of a peptic ulcer?
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A 33-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Peptic ulcer?
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A 16-year old male asked:
What can I do to avoid complications of a peptic ulcer?
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A 41-year old asked:
What physiological reasons for peptic ulcer pain are there?
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A 42-year old asked:
I need to know if I have a peptic ulcer. Is there a website?
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A 23-year old asked:
What kind of pain medications should be taken for a peptic ulcer?
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A 35-year old asked:
My wife thinks I should see someone for my peptic ulcer. Should i?
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A 41-year old asked:
A very likely chance of having peptic ulcer. Can I get that when I am 44?
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A 40-year old asked:
What are recommended tests that can determine the cause of a peptic ulcer?
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A 66-year old female asked about a 66-year old female:
Why do peptic ulcers lead to weight loss? Does it happen even if one eats?
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A 41-year old asked:
What are recently approved drugs for the management of peptic ulcer disease?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Can peptic ulcers be caused by vomiting or is it the ulcers that cause the vomiting?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Can peptic ulcers affect digestion? If they can, how? Could they cause very stinky gas?
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A 25-year old male asked:
I suffer from acid reflux, and peptic ulcers wats the best way to naturally remedy my problem!
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