Mar 19, 2004 04:04
fuck! i wont even explain my problem because i'm dying and it hurts to type. so here...........
STOMACH ULCER SYMPTOMS
Stomach Ulcer Symptoms for Bleeding Stomach, Peptic, Duodenal Ulcers
Signs & Symptoms of Ulcers include:
* burning pain in the abdomen behind the breastbone. The pain often occurs between meals and in the early hours of the morning. It may last from a few minutes to a few hours
* belching,
* nausea,
* fatigue,
* heartburn,
* vomiting,
* chest pain,
* loss of appetite and weight.
Bleeding from ulcers may occur in the stomach and duodenum.
Stomach Ulcer Symptoms and Bleeding Ulcers
Stomach Ulcer Symptoms Diagnosis
Stomach Ulcer symptoms treatment protocols may vary for different types of Stomach ulcers. Your doctor may treat you on the assumption of the diagnosis, but may well arrange further tests:
Testing Stomach Ulcer Symptoms for accurate diagnosis
There are a number of options available for diagnosing Stomach ulcers, such as:
* a barium meal X-Ray or
* a visual inspection using a fibre-optic tube passed down the throat (upper gastrointestinal endoscopy).
* blood, breath, and stomach tissue tests - performed to detect the presence of H. pylori.
The endoscopy is preferred by the experts to test and diagnose ulcer symptoms. They can see the lining of the stomach and duodenum and take biopsies which allow them to rule out more serious conditions as well as looking for the presence of Helicobacter pylori. A small flexible camera is inserted through the mouth into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to view the entire upper gastrointestinal tract.
The endoscopy is preferred by the experts as they can see the lining of the stomach and duodenum and take biopsies which allow them to rule out more serious conditions as well as looking for the presence of Helicobacter pylori. A small flexible camera is inserted through the mouth into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum to view the entire upper gastrointestinal tract.
Stomach Ulcer Complications
Without the correct diagnosis and treatment, stomach perforation and intestinal obstruction may occur.
* Stomach Perforation
Sometimes an ulcer eats a hole in the wall of the stomach or duodenum, and bacteria and partially digested food can spill through the opening into the sterile abdominal cavity (peritoneum) and cause peritonitis, an inflammation of the abdominal cavity and wall.
* Intestinal Obstruction
Ulcers located at the end of the stomach, where the duodenum is attached, can cause swelling and scarring, which can narrow or close the intestinal opening. This obstruction can prevent food from leaving the stomach and entering the small intestine, resulting in vomiting the contents of the stomach.
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