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What I need to know about Peptic Ulcers

Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Defines peptic ulcers and reviews the causes and treatments for them. What happens if peptic ulcers don't heal? Will I need surgery? A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or duodenum.* The duodenum is the first part of your small ...More…

NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcers

Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcers A peptic ulcer is a sore that forms in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum (the beginning of the small intestine). An ulcer can cause a gnawing, burning pain ...More…

H. pylori y Úlcera Péptica

Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Una úlcera péptica es una llaga en el revestimiento del estómago o el duodeno, que es el principio del intestino delgado. Las úlceras pépticas son comunes: uno de cada 10 estadounidenses contrae una úlcera en algún momento de su vida. Una causa ...More…

H. pylori and Peptic Ulcer

Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Discusses peptic ulcers and explains how H. pylori can cause them. Also provides information on diagnosis and treatment Abdominal discomfort is the most common symptom. This discomfort usually Some people experience only very mild symptoms, or ...More…

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome ZES is a rare disorder characterized by one or more tumors in the pancreas, duodenum, or both. The tumors cause the stomach to make too much acid, leading to ...More…

Upper GI Series

Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Diagnostic Tests Folder: Upper GI Series Contains patient education fact sheets on seven diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal disorders Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Upper GI Series The upper gastrointestinal (GI) ...More…

Your Digestive System and How It Works

Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Provides general information about the organs of the digestive system, the digestive process, and the absorption of nutrients. Includes a list of additional readings. Also available in Spanish (DD-201). Home : Digestive Diseases A-Z List of ...More…

El aparato digestivo y su funcionamiento

Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Esta es la versión en español de Your Digestive System and How it Works. Proporciona información general sobre los órganos del aparato digestivo, el proceso de digestión y la absorción de nutrientes. Incluye un listado de lecturas adicionales. El ...More…

Directory of Digestive Diseases Organizations for Patients

Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Directory of Digestive Diseases Organizations for Professionals Home : Resources : Directory of Digestive Diseases Organizations for Patients This directory lists voluntary and private organizations involved in digestive diseases-related ...More…

Digestive Diseases Dictionary

Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse — Some terms listed have many meanings; only those meanings that relate to digestion or digestive diseases are included. Words that appear in Information in this dictionary is not a substitute for a visit to your doctor. Talk with a health ...More…

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