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… and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) . Excessive alcohol use . Other illnesses. How is the … anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) . Excessive alcohol use . Other illnesses. How is the …
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… Condition Basics What are peptic ulcers, and what causes them? Peptic … bloating, nausea, and vomiting. Some people have no symptoms. How are they … and weight loss. Bloating or nausea after eating. Less common symptoms include: …
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… stomach. Duodenal ulcers, which form in the upper small intestine. Both types of peptic … ulcer from a duodenal ulcer. Tests such as an endoscopy or an upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series may need to be …
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… for Variceal Bleeding Cleaning Up Diarrhea Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) Colitis Colic Colon Polyps …
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Conditions Basics What is gastritis? Gastritis is an upset stomach. It happens when something irritates the stomach lining. Normally, a layer of mucus protects the stomach lining. If gastritis occurs …
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Conditions Basics What is necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria)? Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection caused by bacteria. It can destroy skin, fat, and the tissue covering the muscles within …
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… may also be related to an infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria. Heartburn symptoms that won't go …
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… for Cancer Radiation Treatment for Cancer Watchful Waiting (Surveillance) for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
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… That's why it is most often found in the lungs. This is called pulmonary TB. But TB can … are growing and causing symptoms. If your lungs are infected with active TB, it is easy … is TB spread to others? Pulmonary TB (in the lungs) is contagious. It spreads when a person …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? 1 Get … facts Your options Take antibiotics to treat sinusitis. Don't take antibiotics. Try other … treatment instead. Key points to remember Sinusitis is an infection or inflammation of …