gastric ulcer
Digestive tract lesion
A gastric ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the stomach, caused by erosion from digestive acids.
Once attributed mainly to stress or diet, most gastric ulcers are now known to result from bacterial infection or prolonged use of anti-inflammatory drugs: The doctor diagnosed a gastric ulcer and prescribed antibiotics.
Combustion in progress
- gnawingPersistent biting action
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
heartburn · indigestion · loss of appetite · belching · melena · weight loss · dyspepsia · discomfort
Stomach-dwelling spiral bacterium
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
acid · pepsin · smoking · alcohol · hypersecretion · infection
Gastric acid reducer
- antacidsMedications neutralizing stomach sourness
- H2 blockersDrugs reducing gastric acid
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- triple therapyThree-drug treatment protocol
surgery · gastrectomy · ranitidine · bismuth
Initial small intestine
- mucosaMoist organ lining
- fundusOrgan's innermost portion
- antrumBodily cavity or chamber
- pylorusStomach's lower opening
esophagus · peptic · mucosal · jejunum · ileum · submucosa · muscularis · serosa
Hole punched through something
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- penetrationEntry into something
peritonitis · anemia · scarring · stenosis · malignancy · carcinoma
Internal organ examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- barium swallowRadiological gastrointestinal examination
- histologyStudy of tissue structure
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
burning
Combustion in progress
vomiting · heartburn · indigestion · loss of appetite · belching · melena · weight loss · dyspepsia · discomfort · cramping
H. pylori
Stomach-dwelling spiral bacterium
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
stress · acid · pepsin · smoking · alcohol · hypersecretion · infection
omeprazole
Gastric acid reducer
- antacidsMedications neutralizing stomach sourness
- H2 blockersDrugs reducing gastric acid
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
triple therapy · surgery · gastrectomy · ranitidine · bismuth
duodenum
Initial small intestine
pylorus · esophagus · peptic · mucosal · jejunum · ileum · submucosa · muscularis · serosa
perforation
Hole punched through something
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
penetration · peritonitis · anemia · scarring · stenosis · malignancy · carcinoma
endoscopy
Internal organ examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- barium swallowRadiological gastrointestinal examination
- histologyStudy of tissue structure
- Belly Problemsabdominal pain, bloating, gas, indigestion, constipation
- stomach problemsstomachache, indigestion, heartburn, gastritis, bellyache
- GI disordersCrohn's disease, gastroenteritis, IBS, GERD, esophagitis
- gut diseasesappendicitis, colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, gastritis
- gut problemsappendicitis, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, acid reflux
- Stomach Conditionsgastritis, gastroparesis, atrophic gastritis, peptic ulcers, H. pylori
gastric ulcercure
Treatment that heals
digestive health · remission · recovery · wellness · health
stomach, ulcer, gastric, ulceration, gastropod, gastropub, ulcerative, ulcerated, gastroscopy