Stomach Ulcer Learning Center

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A gastric ulcer is a break in the normal tissue lining the stomach. See also duodenal ulcer , which is a break in the normal tissue lining the duodenum (the first part of the small bowel).

Basic Info

Symptoms
Nausea; Abdominal indigestion; Vomiting, especially vomiting blood; Blood in stools or black, tarry stools; Unintention...
Causes
Non-cancerous (benign) gastric ulcers are caused by an imbalance between stomach acid, an enzyme called pepsin, and the...
Tests
EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and biopsy showing a benign gastric ulcer; Upper GI series showing a gastric ulcer.
Treatments
For people with Helicobacter pylori infection, the main goal is to get rid of the bacteria that causes the infection. M...
Drugs
  • aluminum hydroxide-magnesium hydroxide
  • amoxicillin
  • bismuth subsalicylate
Supplements
  • Pistacia lentiscus
  • turmeric
  • Zinc
Risk Factors
  • Aging
  • Alcohol abuse
  • aspirin
Complications
Bleeding from the ulcer; Perforation (hole) in the stomach; Blockage in the stomach that prevents movement of stomach c...
Prevention
If you are at risk for ulcers, use caution when taking aspirin and NSAIDs.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of gastric ulcer develop.

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