Anatomy Ulcers..

Diagnoses? (ulcers)

-to test for H. pylori infection your doctor will test your blood, breath, or stool -look inside your stomach and duodenum by doing an endoscopy or an upper gastrointestinal(GI) series a type of x-ray -Both of the above procedures are painless continue...

What is an ulcer?

a peptic Ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or duodenum ( the first part of your duodenum). Peptic Ulcers occur in the lining of your stomach.

Symptoms? (ulcers)

* A dull or burning in your stomach is the most common symptom of peptic ulcers. You may feel the pain anywhere between your belly button and breastbone.The pain often... -starts between meals or during the nights -briefly stops if you eat or take antacids -last for minutes to hours -comes and goes for several days or weeks

Causes? (ulcers)

*Helicobacter Pylori, a bacteria that causes infection, it's the most common cause of peptic ulcers. Doctors think H pylori may be spread through unclean food or water or by mouth to mouth contact, such as kissing *Use of non- steroidal anti inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen * Neither stress nor spicy food cause peptic ulcers, but either can make ulcer symptoms worse

Other Symptoms? (ulcers)

*weight loss *poor appetite *bloating *burping *vomiting *feeling sick to your stomach