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… What are the symptoms? Symptoms of a peptic ulcer can include a burning, aching, or gnawing … also take antibiotics. You can help your ulcer heal by quitting smoking and limiting … or naproxen may increase the chance of your ulcer returning. Cause The two most common …
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… Condition Basics What is a venous skin ulcer? A skin ulcer is a type of wound that develops on the skin. A venous skin ulcer is a shallow wound that occurs when the …
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… Overview A peptic ulcer may cause problems such as: Bleeding. … Peptic ulcers sometimes bleed. Sometimes an ulcer may involve just the surface lining of … Perforation. Perforation occurs when an ulcer eats through the wall of the stomach or …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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Condition Basics What is ulcerative colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the lining of the large intestine, or colon . It usually affects the lower …
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… for when pain occurs. Pain from a gastric ulcer often occurs when food is still in the … shortly after eating. Pain from a duodenal ulcer often occurs when the stomach is empty, … cannot be used to distinguish a gastric ulcer from a duodenal ulcer. Tests such as an …
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Overview Complications of ulcerative colitis can include: footnote 1 Arthritis, in 5 to 20 out of 100 people. Some people develop colitis-related arthritis, which may resemble rheumatoid arthritis . …
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… Types of Hernias Complications of Peptic Ulcer Comprehensive Metabolic Panel … Pancreatitis Pelvic Organ Prolapse Peptic Ulcer Disease Perforation Pinworms … Types of Hernias Complications of Peptic Ulcer Comprehensive Metabolic Panel …
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Overview The severity of ulcerative colitis is determined by certain criteria. footnote 1 Ulcerative colitis can be classified as mild, moderate, severe, or fulminant (very severe), which may guide …
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Surgery Overview This surgery is done to treat ulcerative colitis . The doctor removes all of the large intestine (colon) and the diseased lining of the rectum. This surgery is also called an ileal …
