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Peptic ulcer

Alternative Names: Ulcer - peptic; Ulcer - duodenal or gastric; Duodenal ulcer Prevention: Don't smoke or chew tobacco. Limit alcohol. Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Try acetaminophen instead. References: Spechler, SJ. Peptic Ulcers. In: Feldman, M, Friedman, LS, Sleisenger, MH, eds. Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA; WB Saunders Company; 2002:747-772. Text Continues Below Noble J. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2001:910-918. Mahachai V, Thomson AB, Vilaichone RK. Effect of Helicobacter pylori infection and NSAIDs on the risk of peptic ulcer bleeding. J Med Assoc Thai. 2004 Sep;87 Suppl 2:S295-9. Review.

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