Peptic Ulcers

Rajan Sohi

Tuesday, March 12, 2012

Digestive System

Peptic Ulcers

Peptic ulcers are bacterial infections though out your digestive system. In this research paper I will hope to further inform the reader about peptic ulcers, as well as answer the required questions. Life with peptic ulcers could be quit difficult, as the symptoms could be quite annoying and lead to major discomfort.

The scientific name of peptic ulcers is well peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcers are bacterial infections though out your digestive system, a ulcer occurring in your stomach will be referred to as a gastric ulcer, one in your esophagus would be properly labeled as an esophageal ulcer as an ulcer in the duodenum shall be rightfully so called a duodenal ulcer. The most common cause for peptic ulcers are bacterial infections caused b the bacteria. However there are factor that would increase the risk of getting an ulcer. These acts of stupidity include overconsumption of alcohol, and misuse of ibuprofen and other over the counter drugs. Causes that cannot be controlled by an individual are due to radiation exposure of treatment and bring extremely ill to the point where you have to be on a breathing assistance machine. Symptoms of peptic ulcers are a dull or burning pain in your stomach or you may feel pain anywhere from your belly to your sternum. Other symptoms include weight loss, poor apatite, bloating, burping, vomiting, and plain old just feeling sick to your stomach. The most common treatment to cure an peptic ulcer is to take antibiotics to kill off the Helicobacter pylori. Peptic ulcers effect 4.6 million people annually

In conclusion I would just like to state this disorder in ones digestive system would make life a whole lot less enjoyable. Especially for those who enjoy good food, its simple take care of your body as a temple of God and Peptic ulcers are very preventable with a little common sense plain and simple. If you don't over do the alcohol or misuse over the counter drugs one should be fine.

Works Cited

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Peura M.D., David A., and Steven J. Czinn M.D. "National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)." What I Need to Know about Peptic Ulcers. U.S. Department of Human Services. Web. 12 Mar.