Gastric outlet obstruction Perforated peptic ulcer Gastrectomy, gastric bypass surgery Bleeding in the stomach, particularly in gastritis or from a gastric ulcer, will result in changes in the stool. A black, tarry stool with an offensive odor may be a result of stomach bleeding and is known asm...
Child peptic ulcerAntral diaphragmAspirinCaustic ingestionGastric outlet obstruction (GOO) presenting beyond the newborn period is a relatively rare condition, when infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) is excluded. This report describes the clinical features, evaluation and management of 18 ...
The mucous membrane of the stomach produces a mucus layer which coats the inside of the stomach. This prevents gastric acid from injuring the stomach wall. In gastritis, this mucus layer is compromised and the acid causes inflammation of the lining. However, there are other causes that may res...
Stomach ulcers, also known as peptic ulcers, are open sores in the lining of your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine. The ulcer forms when stomach acid eats away at the mucus that protects the lining of your digestive tract. Types of peptic ulcers Gastric ulcer: It occurs ...
Gastric ulcer:It occurs when a sore forms in the lining of your stomach. Duodenal ulcer:This happens when a sore develops in the upper part of your intestine. Esophageal ulcer:This is when a sore forms in the lining of your esophagus, which is the tube that carries food and liquid from...
In simple words, gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa or stomach lining. The role of the mucosal cells is to produce acid and enzymes that aid in the process of digestion of food. These cells also produce mucus that protects the delicate stomach lining from the corrosive effect...
Stomach ulcers are also known as gastric ulcers. They are painful sores in the stomach lining. Stomach ulcers are a type of peptic ulcer disease. Any ulcer that affects both the stomach and the small intestine is known as a Peptic ulcer. ...
What is a Peptic Ulcer?A peptic ulcer is a sore or hole that forms in the lining of the stomach or intestine. The word "peptic" refers to the digestive tract. An ulcer in the lining of the stomach is a gastric ulcer. An ulcer in the first part of the small intestine is a ...
Peptic ulcer disease is characterized by a defect in the gastric or duodenal mucosa and extends to the submucosa. Examine the different types of...
A stomach ulcer, also called gastric ulcer, is a condition where the lining of the stomach becomes damaged to create a wound or sore that exposes the underlying tissues of the stomach. It is a painful condition that, if left untreated, can lead to a worsening sore, severe pains and even...