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| Description | Symptoms | Medicines | Non-Medicinal Remedies |
| Ulcer, Peptic |
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Peptic ulcer is a broad term for any breakdown of stomach membrane (mucosal layers) caused by stomach acid or pepsin (an enzyme created by the stomach to aid digestion). A peptic ulcer may be located in the esophagus, stomach, duodenum (the first of three sections of the small intestine), or jejunum (the middle portion of the small intestine). Recent research shows many ulcers are actually associated with bacterial infection. An antibiotic prescribed by a physician is of value in these cases. Peptic ulcers may be treated with antacids. There are two types of antacids. The first type reacts chemically with stomach acid to reduce it. These antacids do not start their action until there is excess acid present. They consist of either aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide. Aluminum hydroxide antacids tend to be constipating. Magnesium hydroxide compounds tend to cause diarrhea. Antacids such as Di-Gel, Gaviscon, Maalox, and Mylanta combine aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. This combination reduces potential diarrhea and constipation problems. The other type of antacid inhibits the secretion of gastric acid. As a result, they prevent symptoms from occurring rather than treating them after they occur. Cimetidine (Tagamet), ranitidine (Zantac), famotidine (Pepcid), and nizatidine (Axid) are OTC products that prevent the formation of excess stomach acid. |
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