Peptic Ulcer Center - West Sacramento, CA
West Sacramento Gastroenterologist Doctors for Peptic UlcerType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in West Sacramento * Mercy Medical Group Medical Specialties  Sutter Health Gastroenterology  Mercy Medical Group Medical Specialties  Mercy Medical Group Neurology  UC Davis Gastroenterology Department  UC Davis Medical Center  UC Davis Medical Center  UC Davis Medical Center  UC Davis Gastroenterology Department  UC Davis Gastroenterology Department  UC Davis Medical Center  UC Davis Medical Center  UC Davis Medical Center  UC Davis Medical Center  Sacramento Gastroenterology Medical  Sacramento Gastroenterology Medical  Sacramento Gastroenterology Medical  Sacramento Gastroenterology Medical  Sacramento Gastroenterology Medical  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Charles H Halsted MD  Arnold Greenberg MD Inc  Sacramento VA Hospital  Sacramento VA Hospital  California Advanced Gastroenterology  Capitol Gastroenterology Consultants  Capitol Gastroenterology Consultants  Capitol Gastroenterology Consultants  Capitol Gastroenterology Consultants  Capitol Gastroenterology Consultants  Capitol Gastroenterology Consultants  Woodland Healthcare Clinic Internal Medicine  Woodland Healthcare Clinic  Richard B D Chun MD PC  Mercy Medical Group  Capitol Gastroenterology Consultants  Capitol Gastroenterology Consultants  Capitol Gastroenterology Consultants  Capitol Gastroenterology Consultants  Capitol Gastroenterology Consultants  Capitol Gastroenterology Consultants  Capitol Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Medical Clinic  Gastroenterology Medical Clinic  Gastroenterology Medical Clinic  Gastroenterology Medical Clinic  Gastroenterology Medical Clinic  Gastroenterology Medical Clinic  Gastroenterology Medical Clinic  Mazen Mardini MD  David R Aarons MD  Sutter North Medical Foundation  Sutter North Medical Foundation  Sutter North Medical Foundation  North Valley GI  North Valley GI  North Valley GI  Sutter Gastroenterology  Inter Community Medical Group  Marshall Center for LBB_Specialty Care  Kaiser Stockton Medical Specialties  Kaiser Stockton Medical Specialties  Ramakrishna Gollapudi MD  Iftikhar A Malik MD  Varujan Keledjian MD  Varujan Keledjian MD  Varujan Keledjian MD  Varujan Keledjian MD  Sohan S Mahil MD  George E Rishwain MD  Robert Protell MD  Lakshmare Tiyyagura MD  Kaiser Permanente Gastroenterology  Kaiser Permanente Gastroenterology  Kaiser Permanente Gastroenterology  Kaiser Permanente Gastroenterology  Kaiser Permanente Gastroenterology  NorthBay Healthcare  Daniel R Cummings MD  San Joaquin Community Hospital  San Joaquin Community Hospital  Eugene J Burbige MD  Gastroenterology Medical Group  David N Varon MD  Placerville Internal Medicine  Freeto & Talley MDs  Freeto & Talley MDs  Family Doctor Medical Group  Bay Area Colon & Rectal Surgeons  Tri Valley Gastroenterology  Tri Valley Gastroenterology  Mohammed N Siddiqui MD  S Saeed Zamani MD  Henry Kung MD  Mahesh G Modi MD  Gerald Tarder MD  S Saeed Zamani MD West Sacramento, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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Peptic UlcerRead the Peptic Ulcer article » What is a peptic ulcer?A peptic ulcer is a hole in the gut lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. A peptic ulcer of the stomach is called a gastric ulcer; of the duodenum, a duodenal ulcer; and of the esophagus, an esophageal ulcer. An ulcer occurs when the lining of these organs is corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach cells. Peptic ulcer disease is common, affecting millions of Americans yearly. The medical cost of treating peptic ulcer and its complications runs in the billions of dollars annually. Recent medical advances have increased our understanding of ulcer formation. Improved and expanded treatment options are now available.
What are the causes of peptic ulcers?For many years, excess acid was believed to be the major cause of ulcer disease. Accordingly, treatment emphasis was on neutralizing and inhibiting the secretion of stomach acid. While acid is still considered significant in ulcer formation, the leading cause of ulcer disease is currently believed to be infection of the stomach by a bacteria called "Helicobacter pyloricus" (H. pylori). Another major cause of ulcers is the chronic use of anti-inflammatory medications, commonly referred to as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), including aspirin. Cigarette smoking is also an important cause of ulcer formation and ulcer treatment failure. H. pylori bacteria is very common, infecting more than a billion people worldwide. It is estimated that half of the United States population older than age 60 has been infected with H. pylori. Infection usually persists for many years, leading to ulcer disease in 10 % to 15% of those infected. H. pylori is found in more than 80% o... Recommended Reading Related to Peptic UlcerWhat can cause nausea and vomiting?Nausea and vomiting occur for many reasons. Common causes include motion sickness, self-limited illnesses (viruses or food poisoning) that last a few hours to a few days, and toxins (such as certain medications). People should consult a doctor if nausea and/or vomiting are persistent or are accompanied by other severe symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, yellow discoloration of the skin (jaundice), or bleeding. Individuals with severe or ongoing vomiting who have other serious medical problems, are elderly, are very young, or are pregnant or nursing infants should also seek medical attention. Motion sickness may occur in many settings including travel by car, air, or boat. This may be the best setting for the use of over-the-counter medications for nausea and vomiting. Other inner-ear problems that are related to motion sickness can create a feeling of nausea as well. Viral infections can cause nausea... Other Related Peptic Ulcer ArticlesEmergency Contact for West Sacramento
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