Duodenal Ulcer

Duodenal Ulcer Discharge Instructions

An ulcer is a sore that is found in the lining of the gastrointestinal or GI tract. Your sore is found in the upper part of the small bowel. This is called the duodenum and is where the stomach ends. Doctors call this a duodenal ulcer. A germ called Helicobacter pylori often causes these ulcers. These germs hurt the protective lining. Then the stomach acid gets through to the lining. The acid is so strong that it causes a sore or hole in the lining of the GI tract. There are also other causes of ulcers. Some of them are the use of aspirin, ibuprofen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or lots of acid as seen in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Ulcers may be treated and managed by drugs and changes to your way of life. The doctor may suggest surgery in cases of bad ulcers.

Help with pain,Fight an infection if the ulcer was caused by H. pylori,Lower acid in the stomach,Protect the lining of the stomach

Internal bleeding,Swelling or tears of the tissue lining in the digestive tract,Cancer

Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills.,Very bad pain in the belly, burning pain in the belly that goes away after eating or drinking,Throwing up blood,Bloody stool,Black, tarry stools,Trouble breathing, slow breathing, or shallow breathing,Very bad dizziness

Ambulatory Care,Gastrointestinal

Peptic Ulcer,Peptic Ulcer Disease,Stomach Ulcer,Ulcer,Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

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