1. Information -PEPTIC ULCERS An outline of nutritional treatment for petic ulcers from Access N Able Health Shop.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Stomach Peptic Ulcer......peptic ulcers. Duodenal and Gastric. A peptic ulcer is a benign localiseddefect in the mucosa of any part of the gastrointestinal http://www.accessnable.com.au/handbook/ulcer.htm

2. H. Pylori And Peptic Ulcer peptic ulcers are not caused by spicy food or stress. What Is H. pylori? How AreH. pylori peptic ulcers Treated? Drugs Used To Treat H. pylori peptic ulcers. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/pubs/hpylori/hpylori.htm

What Is a Peptic Ulcer? What Is H. pylori How Does ... Additional Readings What Is a Peptic Ulcer? A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach or duodenum, which is the beginning of the small intestine. Peptic ulcers are common: One in 10 Americans develops an ulcer at some time in his or her life. One cause of peptic ulcer is bacterial infection, but some ulcers are caused by long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs), like aspirin and ibuprofen. In a few cases, cancerous tumors in the stomach or pancreas can cause ulcers. Peptic ulcers are not caused by spicy food or stress. What Is H. pylori? Helicobacter pylori H. pylori ) is a type of bacteria. Researchers believe that H. pylori is responsible for the majority of peptic ulcers. H. pylori infection is common in the United States: About 20 percent of people under 40 years old and half of those over 60 have it. Most infected people, however, do not develop ulcers. Why H. pylori does not cause ulcers in every infected person is not known. Most likely, infection depends on characteristics of the infected person, the type of H. pylori

3. Peptic Ulcer - Harmful Effects Of Smoking On Your Digestive System Describes the harmful effects of smoking on the digestive system and provides links to smoking cessation tools. http://quitsmoking.about.com/health/quitsmoking/library/blpeptic.htm?terms=pepti

4. Peptic Ulcers - Health Information peptic ulcers. Ulcers are small, open craters or sores that develop in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum, the http://www.uiuc.edu/departments/mckinley/health-info/dis-cond/misc/pepticul.html

5. Ulcers What is a peptic ulcer? A peptic ulcer is a sensitive, raw patch, very much like a mouth ulcer, which forms a break in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum. are rare in children and are more likely to occur as people get older. Sometimes peptic ulcers tend to run in families. http://www.digestivedisorders.org.uk/leaflets/ulcers.html

Peptic ulcer What is a peptic ulcer? A peptic ulcer is a sensitive, raw patch, very much like a mouth ulcer, which forms a break in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum. Gastric ulcers occur in the stomach and duodenal ulcers occur in the duodenum, the first part of the intestine after the stomach. How is an ulcer formed? A very important cause of developing an ulcer is a germ or bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, known as H. pylori. This is found in the lining of the stomach of about half of the adults in Britain and it is now certain that having this germ present makes developing ulcers much more likely. Patients with duodenal ulcer almost always have this germ present and at least 80% of gastric ulcer patients also have it. Medical research is actively investigating why it is that only some people who are infected with the germ get ulcers. Who has an ulcer? Ulcers are common in Britain and men are more prone to suffer than women. About one in ten men and one in fifteen women suffer from an ulcer at some time in their lives, but in most people they heal up with treatment. People who have H. pylori present in the lining of their stomach are far more likely to develop further ulcers and so it is important that they receive treatment to clear this infection. This can usually be done by using a combination of tablets including antibiotics. Ulcers are rare in children and are more likely to occur as people get older. Sometimes peptic ulcers tend to run in families. Another important cause of ulcers is the group of drugs used in the treatment of pain, particularly arthritis and rheumatism, called the Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Aspirin is one of this group.

6. Diseases And Conditions -- Discovery Health -- Peptic Ulcer Disease Medications used to treat peptic ulcers may cause allergic reactions or rash.Surgery can cause bleeding, infection, or allergic reaction to anesthesia. http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/215.html

peptic ulcer disease By David J. Craner, MD Images (click to view larger image) Peptic ulcer disease occurs when the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum is worn away. The damage may be caused by stomach acid or other factors. What is going on in the body? Peptic ulcer disease most commonly occurs in the upper part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. It also occurs in the stomach. Ulcers less commonly occur in the esophagus. The esophagus is the food tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. What are the signs and symptoms of the condition? Peptic ulcer disease causes no symptoms at all in some people. Common symptoms include: black, tarlike, or maroon-colored stools blood in the stool burning or gnawing pain in the stomach, the chest, or the back nausea stomach pain, also known as epigastric pain vomiting What are the causes and risks of the condition? Stomach acid is thought to play a role in causing peptic ulcer disease. A bacterial infection known as Haemophilus pylori may also be important in causing a person's ulcer. Ulcers may also be caused by the use of certain pain medicines . Each of these factors breaks down the natural protective lining of the digestive tract. Inherited factors are also thought to play a role in ulcer formation. What can be done to prevent the condition?

7. PEPTIC ULCERS Disorders of the Digestive System. peptic ulcers. DEFINITION. A peptic ulcer is a chronic sore or crater extending http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/hmg22_0012.html

Disorders of the Digestive System PEPTIC ULCERS DEFINITION A peptic ulcer is a chronic sore or crater extending through the protective mucous membrane lining and penetrating the underlying muscular tissue of the gastrointestinal tract. An ulcer can form in any area exposed to gastric acid and pepsin, a digestive enzyme instrumental in the breakdown of protein and hence the derivation of the term "peptic ulcer." The areas most commonly affected are the upper part of the duodenum (duodenal ulcer), the stomach itself (gastric ulcer), and, less commonly, the esophagus. CAUSE The bacterium Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, has recently been shown to be strongly associated with ulcers and gastritis, although the precise cause of gastrointestinal ulcers is still unknown. Although hydrochloric acid in the stomach is required for the development of a peptic ulcer, levels of stomach acid are not necessarily elevated. About 30 to 40 percent of patients with duodenal ulcers have increased acid secretion while most patients with gastric ulcer have either normal or below normal acid secretion rates. The development of an ulcer is probably related to a combination of factors, including acid production, "cytoprotection" (including protective mucus production), and presence or absence of Helicobacter (see

8. CNN - Undiagnosed Peptic Ulcers Are A Pain In The Stomach - October 23, 1997 CNN.com http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9710/23/ulcer.treatment/

Undiagnosed peptic ulcers are a pain in the stomach CDC says many suffer needlessly October 23, 1997 Web posted at: 9:58 p.m. EDT (0158 GMT) From Correspondent Al Hinman ATLANTA (CNN) Statistics indicate that at some point in their lives, 25 million Americans will develop an ulcer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that most of them suffer needlessly. The reason, the CDC says, is that most ulcers are not properly treated. A recent study by the agency shows that half of those who suffer for the first time from peptic ulcers ulcers of the stomach are not being tested and are not being properly treated. As a result, they take over-the-counter medications, which treat the symptoms of ulcers rather than the cause. "Nine out of ten ulcers are caused by a bacteria, H. pylori," said Dr. Benjamin Gold of the CDC. "So therefore, ulcers are caused by an infection which can be treated with antibiotics, and cured." But according to the CDC, most people think ulcers are caused by eating spicy foods or smoking or stress, and should be treated with antacids or over-the-counter medications. "We need to make people think not about controlling their ulcer, but about being able to cure their ulcer," said Dr. Mitchell Cohen of the CDC.

9. NSAIDs And Peptic Ulcers Most peptic ulcers are caused by infection with the bacterium Helicobacterpylori (H. pylori). Additional Information on NSAIDs and peptic ulcers. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/digest/summary/nsaids/

A peptic ulcer is a sore that forms in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum (the beginning of the small intestine). An ulcer can cause a gnawing, burning pain in the upper abdomen; nausea; vomiting; loss of appetite; and weight loss. Most peptic ulcers are caused by infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). But some peptic ulcers are caused by prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen sodium. NSAIDs cause ulcers by interfering with the stomach's ability to protect itself from acidic stomach juices. Normally the stomach has three defenses against digestive juices: mucus that coats the stomach lining and shields it from stomach acid, the chemical bicarbonate that neutralizes stomach acid, and blood circulation to the stomach lining that aids in cell renewal and repair. NSAIDs hinder all of these protective mechanisms, and with the stomach's defenses down, digestive juices can damage the sensitive stomach lining and cause ulcers. NSAID-induced ulcers usually heal once the person stops taking the medication. To help the healing process and relieve symptoms in the meantime, the doctor may recommend taking antacids to neutralize the acid and drugs called H2-blockers or proton-pump inhibitors to decrease the amount of acid the stomach produces.

10. Wine Spectator Online | Daily Wine News | Wine, Beer Wipe Out Ulcer-Causing Bact Research shows that moderate consumption of wine or beer helps rid the body of bacteria which is suspected of causing peptic ulcers. http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/News/0,1145,1945,00.html

OAS_AD('TopLeft'); OAS_AD('Top'); Site Map E-mail Print Click here for the ... current issue OAS_AD('BottomLeft'); Impact Databank 2002 Edition Now Available Home Daily Wine News > Current Headlines Wine, Beer Wipe Out Ulcer-Causing Bacteria, Study Shows Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2003 By Jacob Gaffney Moderate consumption of wine or beer may help rid the body of a type of bacteria long suspected of causing peptic ulcers, according to a team of researchers in the United Kingdom. The study, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, aimed to find out if smoking cigarettes or consuming alcohol and coffee is associated with Helicobacter pylori infection. Physicians believe that H. pylori , which can burrow holes in the stomach wall, is responsible for the majority of peptic ulcers. However, H. pylori does not cause ulcers in everyone it infects, so scientists believe certain substances may assist in "activating" it or combating it. Little else is known about the bacteria's existence inside the human body. "It is widely believed that the infection is acquired in childhood and that it is usually lifelong, unless specific therapy is used to eradicate it," said the lead author of the study, Liam Murray, an epidemiologist at Queen's University in Belfast. (For example, the bacteria can be eliminated by a course of antibiotics.) "However, it may be spontaneously eradicated in some instances," he said.

11. Peptic Ulcers - Health Information peptic ulcers. peptic ulcers occur only in those areas of the digestive systemthat come in contact with digestive juices secreted by the stomach. http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/health-info/dis-cond/misc/pepticul.html

Peptic Ulcers Ulcers are small, open craters or sores that develop in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine. The term peptic ulcer is generally used to describe both types of ulcers. Fortunately, there are a number of treatments that relieve the discomfort associated with ulcers and, other treatments to actually heal the ulcer, itself. Learning how your ulcer may have developed and understanding what irritates it and keeps it from healing will help you to work with your physician in establishing the most effective treatment plan. ORIGINS The current "revolution" in ulcer cause and treatment was first noted by Dr Barry Marshall, who discovered the presence of a small bacterium, under the microscope, attached to the lining of stomach wall samples taken from patients' ulcers, in 1982. These initial findings have been confirmed as a cause of ulcer disease The bacterium is called Helicobacter Pylori (or H Pylori, for short). Current medical opinion suggests that anyone with ulcer symptoms should, at some point, be checked for the presence of H Pylori. The importance of this finding is that, in many cases of H Pylori positive ulcers, antibiotics can actually heal the ulcer. This is a revolution in thinking. Some ulcers are caused by different factors such as certain medications, and illnesses. Peptic ulcers occur only in those areas of the digestive system that come in contact with digestive juices secreted by the stomach. These juices include stomach acid basically, hydrochloric acid - and an enzyme called pepsin, which breaks down proteins. While many people with duodenal ulcers have an overabundance of digestive juices spilling down from the stomach, most of those with gastric (stomach) ulcers have normal or even below-normal amounts of stomach acid. Medical researchers, therefore, believe that poor resistance of the protective mucous membrane that lines both the stomach and duodenum may contribute to the development of a peptic ulcer.

12. Peptic UlcersWHAT ARE PEPTIC ULCERS? A Peptic Ulcer Is An Open Sore Or Raw Area peptic ulcers. What are they? What are the main symptoms? http://www.well-connected.com/rreports/doc19full.html

13. Diagnosis And Treatment Of Peptic Ulcer Disease Information and discussion concerning causes, symptoms and treatment of peptic ulcers. http://www.diagnosishealth.com/ulcer.htm

Home Other Health Articles Health Discussions Disease Information Center PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE About the Author Dr. Minocha ( http://www.diagnosishealth.com/minocha.htm ) is the Professor of Medicine and Director, Division of Digestive Diseases at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, and is the author of How to Stop Heartburn; Simple Ways to Heal Heartburn and Acid Reflux What is peptic ulcer disease (PUD)? The term PUD generally refers to spectrum of disorders that includes gastric ulcer (GU), pyloric channel ulcer, duodenal ulcer (DU) and postoperative ulcers at or near the site of surgical anastomosis. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Looking back at history, peptic ulcer was a rare and generally unrecognized as a cause of symptoms/complications or death until the early 19th century. Despite sporadic case reports beginning in late 18th century, Peptic Ulcer Disease did not become widely appreciated until early 20th century. The first 6 decades saw the dominance of surgery in the treatment of peptic ulcer. With the introduction of acid suppressive drugs like histamine-2 blockers in 1970s, the treatment of PUD was revolutionized. By nineteen eighties, the advent of Helicobacter pylori (HP) brought about a dramatic twist and possibly the cure. CAUSES OF PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE So what causes PUD? Numerous factors blamed in the pathogenesis of PUD. Many of these factors may be acquired during life, although some of these these may already be predetermined. Historically, stomach acid has been the most common factor blamed. No Acid No ulcer- is an old axiom which may be questionable in the nineties. As a group, patients with duodenal ulcer have high acid secretion. Increased acid secretion causes changes in the wall of duodenum (gastric metaplasia) setting the stage for invasion by HP.

14. PEPTIC ULCERS What Are peptic ulcers? The stomach, intestines, and digestive glands produce acid and various enzymes, including pepsin, that breaks down and digest the starch, fat, and protein in food. http://www.drmarkyjohnson.com/peptic.html

PEPTIC ULCERS What Are Peptic Ulcers The stomach, intestines, and digestive glands produce acid and various enzymes, including pepsin, that breaks down and digest the starch, fat, and protein in food. The stomach itself is composed mostly of protein and must be protected from the same acid and enzymes, or it too can be attacked and broken down. Ulcers develop when an imbalance occurs between the digestive juices used by the stomach to break down food and the various factors that protect the lining of the stomach and duodenum (the part of the small intestine that adjoins the stomach). A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer) or the stomach (gastric ulcer). In the U.S., duodenal ulcers are three times more common than gastric ulcers. Ulcers are on average between one-quarter to one-half inch in diameter. contents Other parts of the defense system are hormone-like substances known as prostaglandins, which help keep the blood vessels in the stomach dilated, ensuring good blood flow. While this is important for any organ, a lack of adequate blood flow to the stomach contributes to ulcers. Prostaglandins are also believed to stimulate bicarbonate and mucous production, which help protect the stomach. If any of these defense mechanisms are disturbed, and acid and pepsin are allowed to attack the stomach lining, an ulcer can result.

15. NHS Direct Online | Self-Help Guide | Peptic Ulcers NHS Direct SelfHelp Guide entry on peptic ulcers including description, symptoms,diagnosis, treatment. NHS Direct - self-help guide. peptic ulcers. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/SelfHelp/conditions/pepticulcers/pepticulcers.asp

Home About NHS Direct Frequently asked Questions Send us your Enquiry ... Site map Other Links: UK Online Care Direct nhs.uk National electronic Library for Health ... NHS Direct Wales Quick Links Want to find out more about an illness or condition? Not feeling well? Online Enquiry Service Looking for information about the NHS? NHS Direct - self-help guide Peptic ulcers Gastric ulcers affect the lining of the stomach and are more common in people over 40. Using high doses of steroids over a long time, for example, for asthma or rheumatic conditions, can cause a gastric ulcer. Even relatively small doses of anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, can lead to an ulcer in the stomach in people who are prone to ulcers. Duodenal ulcers, which are found lower down in the abdomen, are more common in men. They heal more easily than the gastric type and usually develop just at the beginning of the duodenum. Symptoms The symptoms of peptic ulcers tend to overlap but there is a fairly general pattern. Gastric ulcers Constant pain or cramps can happen which are particularly bad after eating (eating tends to settle pain in a duodenal ulcer).

16. Peptic Ulcers peptic ulcers. WHAT ARE peptic ulcers? A peptic ulcer is an open soreor raw area on the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcers ), or http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/ucdhs/health/a-z/19Pepticulcers/doc19.html

Peptic Ulcers WHAT ARE PEPTIC ULCERS? A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area on the lining of the stomach gastric ulcers ), or on the upper part of the small intestine, which is called the duodenum duodenal ulcers ). They average between one-quarter and one-half inch in diameter. In the US, duodenal ulcers are three times more common than gastric ulcers. Ulcers develop when digestive juices damage the lining of the stomach or duodenum. Digestive juices, most importantly hydrochloric acid and the enzyme pepsin, are produced by the stomach, intestines, and digestive gland. They break down and digest the starch, fat, and protein in food. The stomach and duodenum, however, are composed mostly of protein so they can also be damaged by these acids and enzymes. To protect against these powerful substances the body has certain defense systems: The mucous layer, which coats the stomach and duodenum, forms the first line of defense. The body secretes bicarbonate into the mucous layer, which neutralizes the acid. Hormone-like substances called prostaglandins help keep the blood vessels in the stomach dilated, ensuring good blood flow and protecting against injury. (Prostaglandins are also believed to stimulate bicarbonate and mucus production.)

17. WHAT CAUSES PEPTIC ULCERS? WHAT CAUSES peptic ulcers? Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori). Before Now,H. Pylori is known to be a major cause of peptic ulcers. The http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/ucdhs/health/a-z/19Pepticulcers/doc19causes.html

WHAT CAUSES PEPTIC ULCERS? Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) Before the discovery of the bacterium Helicobacter (H.) pylori , the stomach was believed to be a sterile environment. Now, H. Pylori is known to be a major cause of peptic ulcers. The bacteria appears to trigger ulcers in the following way: H. Pylori's corkscrew shape enables it to penetrate the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum so that it can attach itself to the lining. It survives its highly acidic environment by producing urease, an enzyme that generates ammonia and neutralizes the acid. H. Pylori then produces a number of toxins and factors that in certain individuals cause inflammation and damage to the lining, leading to ulcers. It also produces changes in certain immune factors that allow it to persist for a person's lifetime. The bacteria is also now considered to be a major cause of active chronic gastritis (inflammation of the stomach) and active chronic duodenitis (inflammation of the duodenum), and is strongly linked to stomach (gastric) cancer. Early studies suggested that H. Pylori

18. H. Pylori And Peptic Ulcers H. pylori and peptic ulcers. What Is a Peptic Ulcer? peptic ulcers are common onein every 10 Americans develops an ulcer at some time in his or her life. http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/956711536.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Digestive System Infections/Infectious Diseases By keywords: H. pylori helicobacter pylori Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> H. pylori and Peptic Ulcers What Is a Peptic Ulcer? A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach or duodenum, which is the beginning of the small intestine. Peptic ulcers are common: one in every 10 Americans develops an ulcer at some time in his or her life. The main cause of peptic ulcer is bacterial infection, but some ulcers are caused by long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs), like aspirin and ibuprofen. In a few cases, cancerous tumors in the stomach or pancreas can cause ulcers. Peptic ulcers are not caused by spicy food or stress. What Is H. pylori Helicobacter pylori H. pylori ) is a type of bacteria. Researchers recently discovered that H. pylori

19. Peptic Ulcer peptic ulcers are erosions in the stomach or duodenum (the first partof the small intestine). The term peptic distinguishes peptic http://www.mycustompak.com/healthNotes/Concern/Peptic_Ulcer.htm

Peptic Ulcer Also indexed as: Duodenal Ulcer, Gastric Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer Introduction Checklist Symptoms Treatments ... References Peptic ulcer is usually caused by infection from Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antibiotics Checklist for Peptic Ulcer Rating Nutritional Supplements Herbs Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (chewable) Mastic Vitamin A Zinc Zinc-L-Carnosine Banana powder Carnosine DMSO Fiber (for duodenal ulcer) Flavonoids quercetin , catechin, apigenin) Glutamine Vitamin C Calendula Chamomile ... Plantain Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit. Contradictory, insufficient, or preliminary studies suggesting a health benefit or minimal health benefit. An herb is primarily supported by traditional use, or the herb or supplement has little scientific support and/or minimal health benefit. What are the symptoms of peptic ulcer? Peptic ulcers are occasionally painless. However, the most common symptom is a dull ache in the upper abdomen that usually occurs two to three hours after a meal; the ache is relieved by eating. Other common symptoms include weight loss, bloating, belching, and nausea. Untreated, peptic ulcers often bleed and may cause sharp burning pain in the area of the stomach or just below it. How is it treated?

20. Peptic Ulcer peptic ulcers are erosions in the stomach or duodenum (the first partof the small intestine). The term peptic distinguishes peptic http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/Concern/Peptic_Ulcer.htm

Peptic Ulcer Also indexed as: Duodenal Ulcer, Gastric Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer Introduction Checklist Symptoms Treatments ... References Peptic ulcer is usually caused by infection from Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antibiotics Checklist for Peptic Ulcer Rating Nutritional Supplements Herbs Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (chewable) Mastic Vitamin A Zinc Zinc-L-Carnosine Banana powder Carnosine DMSO Fiber (for duodenal ulcer) Flavonoids quercetin , catechin, apigenin) Glutamine Vitamin C Calendula Chamomile ... Plantain Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit. Contradictory, insufficient, or preliminary studies suggesting a health benefit or minimal health benefit. An herb is primarily supported by traditional use, or the herb or supplement has little scientific support and/or minimal health benefit. What are the symptoms of peptic ulcer? Peptic ulcers are occasionally painless. However, the most common symptom is a dull ache in the upper abdomen that usually occurs two to three hours after a meal; the ache is relieved by eating. Other common symptoms include weight loss, bloating, belching, and nausea. Untreated, peptic ulcers often bleed and may cause sharp burning pain in the area of the stomach or just below it. How is it treated?

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