Tagged as Ulcers

Peptic ulcers are a group of ulcerative disorders that occur in the area of the upper GI tract that are exposed to acid-pepsin secretion. There are mainly two groups: 1. Gastric ulcers - gnawing, burning pain present, usually after taking food 2. Duodenal ulcers - pain present on an empty stomach, relieved by eating. Causes to consider: *Heliobacter pylori infection *Use of NSAID and aspirin *Increased...

July 25, 2012

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