Items tagged “peptic ulcer disease”
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Helicobacter pylori
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a gram-negative spiral flagellate microaerophilic bacterium found in the human gastric mucosa 1. It is classified as a group I carcinogen and is considered necessary but insufficient alone to cause gastric adenocarcinoma. More often than not, it results in chro...
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Dyspepsia
Dyspepsia is a group of upper abdominal gastrointestinal symptoms often described as a burning sensation, discomfort, nausea and bloating, especially after meals.
Epidemiology
Dyspepsia is a common condition affecting up to 25% of the population in the United States.
Clinical presentation
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