Ismawi, Hidayatul Radziah (2024) Treatment of H. pylori and peptic ulcers. The Malaysian Medical Gazette.
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Abstract
A peptic ulcer is a lesion or discontinuation in the lining of your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine. It happens when the protective layer of mucus that shields your stomach from its own acid is damaged or worn away. When this protective layer weakens, the strong stomach acid can irritate and erode the delicate lining underneath, leading to a painful sore known as an ulcer. This can happen due to factors like infection with bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), long-term use of pain relievers like aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), excess acid production in the stomach, or lifestyle factors like smoking or stress. Peptic ulcers can cause symptoms like stomach pain, bloating, nausea, and even bleeding in severe cases.
| Item Type: | Article (Electronic Media) |
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| Subjects: | R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC803 Specialties of Internal Medicine-Diseases of The Digestive System. Gastroenterology |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Basic Medical Kulliyyah of Medicine |
| Depositing User: | Dr Hidayatul Radziah Ismawi |
| Date Deposited: | 20 May 2024 09:17 |
| Last Modified: | 20 May 2024 09:21 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/112248 |
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