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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is gastroduodenal ulcer?
Ulcers can develop in the stomach and small intestines. In severe cases, the ulcers can cause bleeding or a hole in the gut wall. Common causes include the bacteria H. pylori, and painkillers such as Diclofenac.
Symptoms of gastroduodenal ulcer
Upper central abdominal pain
Upset tummy / upper abdominal discomfort
Stomach pain or tummy ache in a specific place
Heartburn; painful burning feeling in the chest or throat
Black, shiny stool
Abdominal discomfort
Burning or hunger sensation in the stomach
Mental stress or physical exhaustion
Questions your doctor may ask to check for gastroduodenal ulcer
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose gastroduodenal ulcer
Do you have pain in the pit of the stomach (top middle of the abdomen)?
Do you have discomfort (but not pain) around the upper part of your abdomen /stomach? Such as an upset tummy?
Do you have abdominal (stomach) pain in any particular location?
Do you have heartburn?
Do you have stools that are black (like hair) and shiny?
Treatment for gastroduodenal ulcer
Treatment involves helping the stomach to heal. The doctor may prescribe drugs to reduce gastric acid levels, and antibiotics to kill the H.pylori bacteria. In severe cases, a scope(camera) or surgery may be needed to stop an ulcer from bleeding or repair a hole in the gut wall.
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References
Bommelaer G, Stef A. Ulcère gastroduodénal: avant et après Helicobacter pylori [Gastroduodenal ulcer before and after Helicobacter pylori]. Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2009 Aug-Sep;33(8-9):626-34. French. doi: 10.1016/j.gcb.2009.07.004. Epub 2009 Aug 13. PMID: 19682812.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0399832009002449?via%3Dihub
Sovtsov SA. [Management of perforative gastroduodenal ulcer]. Khirurgiia (Mosk). 2015;(11):41-45. Russian. doi: 10.17116/hirurgia20151141-45. PMID: 26978622.
https://www.mediasphera.ru/issues/khirurgiya-zhurnal-im-n-i-pirogova/2015/11/downloads/ru/440023-12072015115
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