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Many people think that spicy foods cause ulcers, but the truth is that a type of bacterium called helicobacter pylori (or h. pylori) is the main culprit. And many people also believe that adults in high-stress jobs are the only ones affected by ulcers, but people of any age can develop ulcers - even children.
What Are Peptic Ulcers?
peptic ulcer is a sore or hole in the lining of the stomach or duodenum (the beginning of the small intestine). An ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer; an ulcer in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer. Both result when a bacterium, such as h. pylori, or drug weakens the protective mucus coating of the stomach and duodenum, allowing acid to get through to the sensitive lining beneath. Both the acid and the bacteria can irritate the lining and cause an ulcer to form.
H. pylori usually is contracted in childhood, perhaps through food, water, or close contact with an infected individual. This infectious disease is more common in adults older than age 60 and is also more common in developing countries. Most people with h. pylori don't display any symptoms until they are older. In fact, they may go through life unaware that they have the bacterium. Although h. pylori usually doesn't cause problems in childhood, if left untreated it can cause gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and even stomach cancer later in life.
Signs and Symptoms
burning pain in the abdomen between the breastbone and the belly button (the most common ulcer symptom)
nausea
vomiting
chest pain (usually dull and achy)
loss of appetite
weight loss
feeding difficulties
blood in vomit or bowel movements, which may appear dark red or black
Diagnosing Peptic Ulcers
X-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
upper endoscopy
Blood tests
Treating Peptic Ulcers
The good news is that most h. pylori-related ulcers are curable with treatment that combines two different kinds of antibiotics and an acid reducer. The medication is taken over a 1- to 2-week period. The ulcer may take 8 weeks to heal, but the pain usually goes away after a few days or a week. To be sure the treatment has worked, doctors may do a follow-up endoscopy 6 to 12 months later to check for h. pylori.
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Fujairah_girl
Many people think that spicy foods cause ulcers, but the truth is that a type of bacterium called helicobacter pylori (or h. pylori) is the main culprit. And many people also believe that adults in high-stress jobs are the only ones affected by ulcers, but people of any age can develop ulcers - even children.
What Are Peptic Ulcers?
peptic ulcer is a sore or hole in the lining of the stomach or duodenum (the beginning of the small intestine). An ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer; an ulcer in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer. Both result when a bacterium, such as h. pylori, or drug weakens the protective mucus coating of the stomach and duodenum, allowing acid to get through to the sensitive lining beneath. Both the acid and the bacteria can irritate the lining and cause an ulcer to form.
H. pylori usually is contracted in childhood, perhaps through food, water, or close contact with an infected individual. This infectious disease is more common in adults older than age 60 and is also more common in developing countries. Most people with h. pylori don't display any symptoms until they are older. In fact, they may go through life unaware that they have the bacterium. Although h. pylori usually doesn't cause problems in childhood, if left untreated it can cause gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and even stomach cancer later in life.
Signs and Symptoms
burning pain in the abdomen between the breastbone and the belly button (the most common ulcer symptom)
nausea
vomiting
chest pain (usually dull and achy)
loss of appetite
weight loss
feeding difficulties
blood in vomit or bowel movements, which may appear dark red or black
Diagnosing Peptic Ulcers
X-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
upper endoscopy
Blood tests
Treating Peptic Ulcers
The good news is that most h. pylori-related ulcers are curable with treatment that combines two different kinds of antibiotics and an acid reducer. The medication is taken over a 1- to 2-week period. The ulcer may take 8 weeks to heal, but the pain usually goes away after a few days or a week. To be sure the treatment has worked, doctors may do a follow-up endoscopy 6 to 12 months later to check for h. pylori.
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I hope you get benifet from the above information
Fujairah_girl