A stomachulceris a sore or break in the lining of the digestive tract.
It develops when stomach acid damages this lining.
Stomach ulcers usually occur due to abacterial infectionor frequent use of certain over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers.
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Many people with stomach ulcers experience symptoms like abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating,heartburn, andnausea.
Stomach ulcers are fairly common and can be easily treated with medications and lifestyle modifications in most cases.
Severe stomach ulcers may require surgery.
This article provides an overview of stomach ulcers and what to expect when they develop.
Causes
Stomach ulcers form when stomach acid eats away at the lining of the digestive tract.
The severity of the symptom usually depends on the severity of the ulcer.
This pain can last for a few minutes or several hours.
The pain differs depending on the location of the ulcer.
Stomach ulcer pain gets worse after eating, but improves after eating in duodenal ulcers.
There are several ways to initially diagnose a peptic ulcer caused byH.
It might be necessary to wait up to four weeks after stopping an antibiotic before taking anH.
Ulcers and Stomach Cancer
Some research shows a possible connection betweenH.
They are a pop in of peptic ulcer.
Lifestyle factors such as smoking may also contribute.
Treatment options include acid-reducing medications, antibiotics, dietary or lifestyle changes, and (more rarely) surgery.
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