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There are many causes of gastritis. The most common are:AlcoholErosion (loss) of the protective layer of the stomach liningInfection of the stomach with Helicobacter pylori bacteriaMedications such as aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammator...
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Detailed information on H. pylori, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on helicobacter pylori, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Though recently identified as the cause of most stomach ulcers, Helicobacter pylori might not be all bad.
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Can the bacteria helicobacter pylori cause anemia? Howard LeWine, M.D., is chief editor of Internet Publishing at Harvard Health Publications. He is recognized as an outstanding clinician and teacher and is a recipient of the Internal Medicine Teacher of the Year award at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. LeWine continues to practice Internal Medicine; most recently he became a hospitalist after practicing primary care for over 20 years.
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A peptic ulcer is erosion in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine, an area called the duodenum.If the peptic ulcer is located in the stomach it is called a gastric ulcer.Ulcer- peptic; Ulcer- duodenal; Ulcer- gastric;...
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In general, an ulcer is any eroded area of skin or a mucous membrane, marked by tissue disintegration. In common usage, however, ulcer is usually used to refer to disorders in the upper digestive tract.
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Most peptic ulcers are caused by pesky bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. These bacteria live in the stomach and intestines.
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Peptic ulcers are sores on the lining of the stomach or the duodenum, which is the beginning of the small intestine.
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Detailed information on stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and peptic ulcers About 25 million Americans develop at least one ulcer during their lifetime. Ulcers affect about 5 million people each year. Many people have surgery because of persistent symptoms or problems from ulcers.
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Detailed information on ulcers, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment About 25 million Americans develop at least one ulcer during their lifetime.
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A peptic ulcer is a term used to describe an irritation or sore in the lining of the stomach (a gastric ulcer) or in the upper part of the small intestine, the duodenum (a duodenal ulcer). Left untreated, an ulcer can be a very serious problem.
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The bacterium Heliobacter pylori is the only one that can survive inside the human stomach. It causes gastritis and ulcers, but is generally treatable with a combination of antibiotics.
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