duodenal ulcer

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duodenal ulcer

[dü¦äd·ən·əl ′əl·sər]

(medicine)

A peptic ulcer occurring in the wall of the duodenum, the first portion of the small intestine.

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Gastritis can lead to the formation of gastric or duodenal ulcers. Up to 87 per cent of patients presenting with bleeding from chronic gastric or duodenal ulcers had no prior symptoms.

Gastritis and proton pump inhibitors

"Duodenal ulcer has become a medical disease to be treated by the physicians in the future." class="MsoNormalAs I saw the relief on his face, I went on.

SURGEON'S DIARY: Patient who was way ahead of his time in ulcer treatment

It is indicated for the treatment of inflammation and ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract including colitis, gastritis, diarrhoea, gastric and duodenal ulcers, Crohn's disease and oesophagitis (4,10) Slippery elm has also been used as a soothing, nutritious food for patients with sensitive digestive systems during their convalescence.

Prevention of Symptoms of Gastric Irritation (GERD) Using Two Herbal Formulas: An observational study

Triple-drug therapy of Helicobacter pylori infection in duodenal ulcer disease.

An audit of endoscopic RUT and treatment for Helicobacter pylori in clinical practice

Okita et al., "Choledochoduodenal fistula: a rare complication of a penetrated duodenal ulcer," Hepato-Gastroenterol, vol.

Successful Endoscopic Treatment of Bouveret Syndrome in a Patient with Choledochoduodenal Fistula Complicating Duodenal Ulcer

Thornton, Perforated gastric or duodenal ulcer in primary surgery, vol.

A Five-Year Review of Perforated Peptic Ulcer Disease in Irrua, Nigeria

Pathological eosinophil infiltration was observed in the mucous membrane of the duodenal ulcer in this case.

Anaphylactoid Purpura Associated with Streptococcal Cellulitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

We present three cases of young male patients with perforated duodenal ulcer that were diagnosed and treated as appendicitis with appendectomy.

Valentino appendix: A report of 3 cases

In Japan, Pariet is indicated for multiple uses, including for the treatment of gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, reflux esophagitis, non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease, and as an adjunctive therapy in various types of H.

Eisai Announces Launch of Pariet(R) Triple Formulation Combination Packs Rabecure(R) 400 and 800 and Rabefine(R), for Primary and Secondary H.Pyloei Eradication Respectively, in Japan

When an ulcer occurs in the lining of the stomach, where the body produces hydrochloric acid and pepsin, or in the duodenum, it is called a "peptic ulcer", and when a peptic ulcer is located in the duodenum, which is the first part of small intestine, it is called a "duodenal ulcer".

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs cause ulcers

- Duodenal Ulcer Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2013

Recent Study: Venous Leg Ulcers (Crural ulcer) Global Clinical Trials Review, H2, 2013

[UKPRwire, Thu Jun 27 2013] Global Markets Direct's, 'Duodenal Ulcer - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline.