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Peptic ulcer

• Overview
• Symptoms
• Treatment
• Prevention

Alternative Names:

Ulcer - peptic; Ulcer - duodenal or gastric; Duodenal ulcer

Prevention:

• Don't smoke or chew tobacco.
• Limit alcohol.
• Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Try acetaminophen instead.

References:

Spechler, SJ. Peptic Ulcers. In: Feldman, M, Friedman, LS, Sleisenger, MH, eds. Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease , 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA; WB Saunders Company; 2002:747-772.

Noble J. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine . 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2001:910-918.

Mahachai V, Thomson AB, Vilaichone RK. Effect of Helicobacter pylori infection and NSAIDs on the risk of peptic ulcer bleeding. J Med Assoc Thai . 2004 Sep;87 Suppl 2:S295-9. Review.

• Review Date: 5/3/2007
• Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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