peptic ulcer
Gastric lining erosion
A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine, caused by stomach acid eroding the protective mucous layer.
Peptic ulcers cause burning pain, especially when the stomach is empty.
Most result from bacterial infection or prolonged use of anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen: The doctor said my peptic ulcer was caused by H. pylori.
Gastric acid reducer
- H2 blockersDrugs reducing gastric acid
- ranitidineH2 blocker antacid
- famotidineH2-blocker medication
- antacidsMedications neutralizing stomach sourness
triple therapy · antibiotics · clarithromycin · amoxicillin · metronidazole · bismuth
Fiery sensory distress
- gnawingPersistent biting action
- epigastricUpper central abdomen
- hunger painAche from empty stomach
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
nausea · vomiting · weight loss · heartburn · belching · appetite loss · melena
Hole punched through something
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- penetrationEntry into something
- peritonitisAbdominal lining inflammation
anemia · shock · emergency surgery · transfusion · rebleeding · death · scarring · malignancy
Stomach-dwelling spiral bacterium
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
hypersecretion · smoking · alcohol · stress · corticosteroids · bacterial infection
Internal organ examination
- gastroscopyInternal stomach viewing procedure
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- barium swallowRadiological gastrointestinal examination
- histologyStudy of tissue structure
Inner protective gastric surface
- duodenumInitial small intestine
- pylorusStomach's lower opening
- antrumBodily cavity or chamber
- fundusOrgan's innermost portion
muscularis · submucosa · serosa · sphincter
Happening multiple times
- relapsingReturning to worse state
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- long-termLasting extended period
- remissionTemporary disease absence
flare-up · follow-up · surveillance · refractory · complications · scarring · stricture · obstruction
Mild, unirritating foods
- small mealsModest food portions
- avoid alcoholNot consume intoxicating beverages
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- yogurtFermented milk product
omeprazole
Gastric acid reducer
- H2 blockersDrugs reducing gastric acid
- ranitidineH2 blocker antacid
- famotidineH2-blocker medication
antacids · triple therapy · antibiotics · clarithromycin · amoxicillin · metronidazole · bismuth
burning pain
Fiery sensory distress
- gnawingPersistent biting action
- epigastricUpper central abdomen
- hunger painAche from empty stomach
bloating · nausea · vomiting · weight loss · heartburn · belching · appetite loss · melena
perforation
Hole punched through something
- hemorrhageProfuse discharge of blood
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- penetrationEntry into something
peritonitis · anemia · shock · emergency surgery · transfusion · rebleeding · death · scarring · malignancy
H. pylori
Stomach-dwelling spiral bacterium
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
naproxen · hypersecretion · smoking · alcohol · stress · corticosteroids · bacterial infection
endoscopy
Internal organ examination
- gastroscopyInternal stomach viewing procedure
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- barium swallowRadiological gastrointestinal examination
stomach lining
Inner protective gastric surface
fundus · muscularis · submucosa · serosa · sphincter
recurrent
Happening multiple times
- relapsingReturning to worse state
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- long-termLasting extended period
remission · flare-up · follow-up · surveillance · refractory · complications · scarring · stricture · obstruction
bland diet
Mild, unirritating foods
- small mealsModest food portions
- avoid alcoholNot consume intoxicating beverages
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- Belly Problemsstomach ache, abdominal pain, stomach cramps, bloating, gas
- stomach problemsstomach ache, stomachache, stomach cramps, indigestion, stomach upset
- Digestive DisordersGERD, acid reflux, heartburn, gastritis, gastroparesis
- GI disordersCrohn's disease, gastroenteritis, IBS, GERD, esophagitis
- gut diseasesappendicitis, colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, gastritis
- gut problemsappendicitis, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, acid reflux
peptic ulcerheartburn
Gastric acid irritation
acid reflux · GERD · dyspepsia · gastritis
ulcer, dyspepsia, dyspeptic, pepsin, ulceration, peptic, ulcerative, ulcerous, ulcered