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Health Conditions
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Peptic Ulcer Disease
What is it?
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) is the presence of an ulcer, a crater-like sore, in the lining of the stomach or upper part of the small intestine. There are two types of ulcers related to PUD:
- Gastric Ulcers- which are ulcers found in the stomach
- Duodenal Ulcers- which are ulcers formed in the upper part of the small intestine
The first part of the small intestine is called the duodenum. This name comes from what it is, about the first twelve fingers length of the small intestine.
Left untreated, ulcers can
cause serious complications that can include:
- bleeding into the stomach or intestine
- holes in the stomach or intestine that causes digested food and bacteria
to spill into other areas of the body
- narrowing or blockage of the intestinal opening
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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