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Results 11 - 20 of 34 for Peptic ulcer
  1. Helicobacter pylori infection 
    ... pylori infection is the most common cause of peptic ulcers . However, the infection does not cause problems for ... 15% of people infected with H pylori develop peptic ulcer disease. Small ulcers may not cause any symptoms. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007715.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Black or tarry stools 
    ... in the esophagus or stomach (such as with peptic ulcer disease) can also cause you to vomit blood. ... the lower GI tract (colon, rectum, or anus). Peptic ulcers are the most common cause of acute upper ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003130.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Folic acid in diet 
    ... deficiency may cause: Diarrhea Gray hair Mouth ulcers Peptic ulcer Poor growth Swollen tongue ( glossitis ) It may also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002408.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Ulcer emergencies (image) 
    Peptic ulcers may lead to emergency situations. Severe abdominal pain with or without evidence of bleeding may indicate ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19235.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Ulcers 
    Chan FKL, Lau JYW. Peptic ulcer disease. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease . 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003228.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) I 
    ... These can lower life expectancy. The symptoms of peptic ulcer disease, low blood sugar, excess calcium in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000398.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Digestive diseases 
    ... syndrome , and intestinal ischemia Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ), peptic ulcer disease, and hiatal hernia Tests for digestive problems ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007447.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Tobacco and vascular disease (image) 
    ... cause an acceleration of coronary artery disease and peptic ulcer disease. It is also linked to cancer, stroke, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17192.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Gastroscopy procedure (image) 
    ... for H pylori bacteria, a cause of many peptic ulcers. An actively bleeding ulcer may also be cauterized ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19243.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Proton pump inhibitors 
    ... PPI every other day. If you have a peptic ulcer, your doctor may prescribe PPIs along with 2 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000381.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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