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What are the 4 types of ulcers?

by Chase Collins

What are the 4 types of ulcers?

The different types of ulcers

  • arterial ulcers.
  • venous ulcers.
  • mouth ulcers.
  • genital ulcers.

What are the different types of gastric ulcer?

There are three types of peptic ulcers:

  • gastric ulcers: ulcers that develop inside the stomach.
  • esophageal ulcers: ulcers that develop inside the esophagus.
  • duodenal ulcers: ulcers that develop in the upper section of the small intestines, called the duodenum.

What is the most common gastric ulcer?

pylori is the most common cause of gastric and duodenal ulcers. This bacterium affects the mucus that protects your stomach and small intestine, allowing for stomach acid to damage the lining.

What is the difference between a gastric ulcer and a peptic ulcer?

A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach or the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). If the ulcer is in your stomach, it is called a gastric ulcer. If the ulcer is in your duodenum, it is called a duodenal ulcer.

Do ulcers go away on their own?

Even without treatment, some ulcers will heal by themselves. And even with treatment, ulcers sometimes come back. Certain factors such as cigarette smoking and continued use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the risk of ulcers coming back.

What heals a gastric ulcer?

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) PPIs work by reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces, preventing further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. They’re usually prescribed for 4 to 8 weeks. Omeprazole, pantoprazole and lansoprazole are the PPIs most commonly used to treat stomach ulcers.

What is the best medicine for stomach ulcers?

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) Omeprazole, pantoprazole and lansoprazole are the PPIs most commonly used to treat stomach ulcers.

What does your poop look like when you have an ulcer?

Change in stool color If you notice your stool looks black, which is the color of digested blood, this could be a sign of a bleeding ulcer. Bleeding ulcers are a serious medical condition and require urgent attention.