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Peptic ulcer

Peptic ulcer

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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

Is a type of:

Gastrointestinal disorders • Ulcer

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
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

Body locations

Abdomen, Upper abdomen

Types of

Stomach ulcer, perforated
Condition
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Symptoms

Diarrhea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Heartburn
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Peptic ulcer
Dexlansoprazole
4.3
60 reviews
Pantoprazole
4.3
66 reviews
Esomeprazole
4.3
60 reviews
Lansoprazole
4.2
61 reviews
Omeprazole
4.0
60 reviews
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Peptic ulcer

Diagnostic

Upper endoscopy

Other treatments

Avoiding caffeine
Stopping alcohol
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Tests

H. pylori breath test
Fecal occult blood
Complete blood count
Stool h.pylori EIA
Gastrin
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Risk factors

Personal

Stress
Antibiotic use
Cigarette smoking

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I need to know if I have a peptic ulcer. Is there a website?

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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 very likely chance of having peptic ulcer. Can I get that when I am 44?

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What are recommended tests that can determine the cause of a peptic ulcer?

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What are recently approved drugs for the management of peptic ulcer disease?

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Can peptic ulcers be caused by vomiting or is it the ulcers that cause the vomiting?

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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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