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Ulcers

Smoking and Your Digestive System

We know that smoking is a leading cause of many dangerous diseases such as lung cancer, but do you know that smoking also has negative effects on the digestive system? Smoking has always been associated with lung cancer because it is a general misconception that air from smoking only enters the lungs. Like the air [...]

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Dyspepsia: Indigestion and Upset Stomach

Social gatherings and holidays are a great way of spending and keeping in touch with friends and family. An occasional barbeque on the 4th of July or turkey during Thanksgiving is how most of us pass the time during gatherings. Later, some of us find ourselves with feelings of discomfort after eating a heavy meal. [...]

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What causes bleeding in the digestive tract?

Bleeding in the digestive tract is always a serious matter and can be the result of various conditions. Some causes can be life-threatening, but most conditions can be cured or controlled, such as hemorrhoids and ulcers. If bleeding occurs in the digestive tract, it is critical to find the source of the bleeding. Bleeding can [...]

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Major Complications of Peptic Ulcers

In my many years as a nurse, I’ve been through the different wards and specialty care areas in the hospital. I have seen simple illnesses turn into life threatening situations. Peptic ulcers are medical conditions which millions of Americans suffer everyday. Minor illnesses even coughs and fevers can turn into severe medical conditions.
Early detection of diseases [...]

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Peptic Ulcer Disease:A Simple Guide for Managing and Treating ulcers

Peptic Ulcers can be painful and annoying for people suffering this disease. This can affect the quality of life of a person and treating or managing ulcer is essential. Management of ulcer is simple and straightforward. Peptic ulcers when detected early can easily be treated at home with little or no medical supervision.
People who suspect [...]

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Peptic Ulcer Disease: Simple Facts and Misconceptions

Every year more and more Americans suffer from a medical condition called Peptic Ulcer Disease or PUD. It is estimated that one out of ten Americans or 25 million out of the total population are affected by the disease at one point in their life. Peptic Ulcers are often ignored or brushed aside as simple [...]

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Bleeding Ulcers: Finding the Source

Bleeding ulcers are complications associated with untreated peptic ulcers. This can be life threatening and require immediate medical attention. Peptic ulcers when left untreated or ignored can give rise to other complications such as perforation, penetration, gastric outlet obstruction and pyloric stenosis. Bleeding ulcers are not rapid in onset but are due to long-term peptic [...]

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