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stomach ulcers
bingousmle - 05-01-10 04:33
A 67-year-old presents to your office with a complaint of gnawing abdominal pain in the epigastrum and a sensation of hunger. She has a 50-pack-year history of tobacco use, and notes that her stool has become
darker within the last 2 weeks. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her illness?
a. Helicobacter pylori infection
b. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) abuse
c. Alcoholism
d. Gallstones
e. Gastroparesis
bingousmle - 05-01-10 04:33
A 67-year-old presents to your office with a complaint of gnawing abdominal pain in the epigastrum and a sensation of hunger. She has a 50-pack-year history of tobacco use, and notes that her stool has become
darker within the last 2 weeks. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her illness?
a. Helicobacter pylori infection
b. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) abuse
c. Alcoholism
d. Gallstones
e. Gastroparesis
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: stomach ulcers mtniharika - 05-02-10 06:20 My answer is: a.
could be due to a peptic ulcer and the most common etiology would be helecobacter pylori infection..........
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Re: stomach ulcers babbu5508 - 05-20-10 15:32 My answer is: a.
helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the bacteria responsible for most ulcers and many cases of stomach inflammation (chronic gastritis).
The bacteria can weaken the protective coating of the stomach, allowing digestive juices to irritate the sensitive stomach lining.
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