Have you been quite ill lately? Might you have symptoms that make you think you might have stomach ulcers? Read through this article to clear or certify your assumptions. The stomach is a muscular organ in the digestive tract involved in the second phase of digestion after chewing. This organ is lined with mucus to …
What are the early symptoms of pancreatitis? How can you know if you have pancreatitis? Here’s a comprehensive guide to keep you in the loop. The pancreas is a large gland that lies beyond the stomach and connects to the first part of the small intestine. It produces enzymes that help digest food. Insulin and …
What is colon cancer? What are the symptoms? Is there treatment available? Find the answers to these and other questions in this compressive guide. Colorectal cancer begins in either the colon or the rectum. Depending on where they start, these cancers are sometimes known as colon cancer or rectal cancer. It appears when cancerous growths …
Are you aware of what to look for to determine whether one has liver cancer? Is it treatable? Find the answers to all your questions in this comprehensive post. The liver is an organ that is located beneath the rib cage. Its main job is to help digest fat and proteins and detoxify the blood …
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Caffeinated drinks, alcohol, and smoking increase stomach acid levels. The result is increased gastric irritation that can lead to ulcers or other gastrointestinal problems. Drinking plenty of water will help dilute the stomach acids in your system; as a bonus it helps with many other health issues too. If none of these measures seem to …
Internet is full of information on Peptic Ulcers. However, most of the articles are not written by doctors and can be misleading. We prepared a list of questions our patients with Peptic ulcers often ask the doctors. This resource will help you understand everything you need to know about peptic ulcers. We were fortunate enough …
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Most ulcers are caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which is the reason why ulcers tend to be treated with antibiotics together with an acid suppressor. The problem starts, generally, with a spiral-shaped germ which seems to live for a single purpose, digging holes in our stomachs. This bacterium, called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori for …