A peptic ulcer is an ulcer that can develop on the wall of the **stomach** or the duodenum.... The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine.. Some people with a peptic ulcer have no symptoms, but others can have symptoms that include: - Pain in the upper part of the stomach - Stomach ulcer causes pain in most cases after eating... When the person's stomach is empty, duodenal ulcer causes pain or burning... - After eating a small amount of food, you feel bloated or full... - You don't feel hungry... - Nausea or vomiting All these symptoms can also be caused by other conditions.. but if you have these symptoms, let your doctor examine you.. because sometimes ulcers can lead to serious problems.. These include: - Bleeding - Bleeding can include black and tar-like stools or bloody vomit.... - A hole in the wall of the stomach or duodenum - which can cause **sudden and severe abdominal pain... What is the cause of a stomach ulcer?... The common causes of a stomach ulcer are: - Infection in the stomach or duodenum caused by a type of bacteria called "H. pylori" - Using drugs called "Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs" (NSAIDs) - Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs including pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen (example brand names: Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (example brand names: Alevencerul...apros) Are there any? Yes... If you have stomach ulcer symptoms according to the doctor's diagnosis, the doctor may prescribe the following tests for you: - Tests to check for Helicobacter pylori infection - Doctors can prescribe the following tests for Helicobacter pylori infection: - Breath test - This test measures the main substance in a person's breath after drinking a special liquid.... - Tests that check a person's stool for infection.. - Upper endoscopy - During an upper endoscopy, a thin tube with a camera at the end It enters the person's mouth and then enters the stomach and duodenum... After that, the doctor examines the inner lining of the stomach and duodenum for ulcers... How is a stomach ulcer treated?. People with pylori infection are often treated with three types of pills over a two-week period. These medications include: Medicines to reduce the amount of stomach acid - Different types of antibiotics Of course, sometimes it is necessary for some patients to take medicines that reduce the amount of stomach acid for a longer period of time... even sometimes it is necessary to continue taking these medicines until the end of life.. The important and noteworthy point is that the patient must follow the doctor's orders as carefully as possible and inform the doctor if he sees any side effects of the medicines.. Will it happen after the treatment? fall? After gastric ulcer treatment, most people need tests to track their healing process. These tests can include the following: - Tests to determine if the pylori infection is gone - Upper endoscopy to check the healing of gastric ulcer What other things can be done to heal a stomach ulcer? To help heal and prevent peptic ulcers, you can: - Do not smoke - Taking NSAIDs (if possible) > Dr. Mehdi Afzal Aghaei, a specialist in digestive and liver diseases in Mashhad, has a specialized board > > Performing endoscopy and colonoscopy in the office without bleeding and pain and with the most advanced equipment available > > To schedule an appointment, you can call 051 (38704066) every day.... > > Office address: Mashhad, Kausar Blvd., between Kausar 2 and 4 - Farabi Building - 2nd floor **Gastroenterologist in Mashhad** ==================================== **\*Gastroenterologist in Mashhad\***