peptic ulcers
Digestive tract erosions
Peptic ulcers are sores that develop in the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine.
They form when digestive acids erode the protective mucous layer.
Most result from bacterial infection or prolonged use of anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen.
Symptoms include burning stomach pain, bloating, and nausea: The doctor diagnosed him with peptic ulcers and prescribed antibiotics.
- gastritisStomach lining inflammation
- antacidsMedications neutralizing stomach sourness
- over the counterSold without prescription
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
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- GI disordersCrohn's disease, gastroenteritis, IBS, GERD, esophagitis
- Stomach Conditionsgastritis, gastric cancer, stomach cancer, gastroparesis, atrophic gastritis
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