Peptic Ulcer Thomas
Peptic Ulcer
Thomas Shepherd 2V
What is it?
A Peptic Ulcer is a small crater in the lining of the stomach or small intestines. It is commonly caused by either bacteria or Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These are the main ingredients in painkillers and aspirin.
Symptoms?
Some of the main symptoms are:
Vomiting (Vomit may look like blood or mucous)
Nausea
Pain or burning feeling in your stomach or intestines between meals
Heartburn
Forms of Peptic Ulcer?
There can be two forms of Peptic Ulcer, it depends where it is. If it is in the stomach it is called a Gastric Ulcer or more commonly known, a Stomach Ulcer. However, if it is found in the small intestines it is known as a Duodenal Ulcer, it is the most common form as around about 80% of all cases are Duodenal Ulcers.
Can I Get It?
It is a very common condition, and people over the age of fifty years old are the ones more likely to have it. Approximately 350, 000 new cases are recorded each year, Gastric Ulcers and Duodenal Ulcers.
How Do I Not Get It?
Avoid using NSAIDS for daily use and use baby aspirins. Even better, take the aspirin with a meal, instead of on an empty stomach, to let your stomach digest it all at the same time. Don’t smoke and avoid alcoholic drinks.
How Do I Get Rid Of It?
There are two ways to get rid of Peptic Ulcers, either to be given medicine by a doctor or, if it is serious, be given surgery to remove it.
Thomas Shepherd 2V
What is it?
A Peptic Ulcer is a small crater in the lining of the stomach or small intestines. It is commonly caused by either bacteria or Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These are the main ingredients in painkillers and aspirin.
Symptoms?
Some of the main symptoms are:
Vomiting (Vomit may look like blood or mucous)
Nausea
Pain or burning feeling in your stomach or intestines between meals
Heartburn
Forms of Peptic Ulcer?
There can be two forms of Peptic Ulcer, it depends where it is. If it is in the stomach it is called a Gastric Ulcer or more commonly known, a Stomach Ulcer. However, if it is found in the small intestines it is known as a Duodenal Ulcer, it is the most common form as around about 80% of all cases are Duodenal Ulcers.
Can I Get It?
It is a very common condition, and people over the age of fifty years old are the ones more likely to have it. Approximately 350, 000 new cases are recorded each year, Gastric Ulcers and Duodenal Ulcers.
How Do I Not Get It?
Avoid using NSAIDS for daily use and use baby aspirins. Even better, take the aspirin with a meal, instead of on an empty stomach, to let your stomach digest it all at the same time. Don’t smoke and avoid alcoholic drinks.
How Do I Get Rid Of It?
There are two ways to get rid of Peptic Ulcers, either to be given medicine by a doctor or, if it is serious, be given surgery to remove it.