Stress or spicy foods do not cause stomach ulcers. What does? The majority of stomach ulcers are caused by a bacteria: helicobacter pylori. Prior to causing an ulcer, gastritis occurs. Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining, and is caused in this case, by the chronic irritation from the bacteria itself, and the resultant iexposure to stomach acid on the lining of the stomach wall.
Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
How Does Bacteria Cause Stomach Ulcers?
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Too Much Aspirin Can Cause Internal Bleeding
GI Bleeding, if it occurs, is always serious and potentially a life or death type of situation. As at times, GI Bleeding is very slow to develop, over the course of years sometimes, there may be no symptoms, until an emergency exists.
The use of NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs such as Motrin), is the second highest cause of gastritis and GI bleeding. Usually, this damage occurs with the routine and recurrent intake of high doses. The risk seems to be dose dependent; therefore, as the daily dosage increases, so does the risk for gastritis and bleeding.
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What Does It Mean When Medical Experts Say "Race" Is A Risk Factor For Certain Diseases?
Editor's Note:
"Race" is sometimes mentioned as a risk factor in the development of certain cancers and a number of other diseases. When you read this in a discussion about an illness, note that the explanation seldom refers to anything biological. Instead, it usually refers to behavior, such as eating habits. The kinds of behavior usually mentioned as risk factors are culturally determined. They are not genetic or biological.
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Stomach Cancer: Prevention
When discussing the prevention of stomach cancer, we focus mainly on risk reduction. Here are some strategies from the Mayo Clinic. Follow the link below for the details.
- Emphasize fruits and vegetables.
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Stomach Cancer: Risk Factors
In a discussion about causes and prevention of stomach cancer, we have to consider risk factors.
Having H. pylori infection makes you more likely to develop stomach cancer than someone who doesn't have the infection. Even so, most people with H. pylori don't get stomach cancer, and researchers believe that genetic factors make some people more susceptible to the disease. Having both H. pylori and a form of a gene that causes low stomach acid greatly increases your risk of stomach cancer.
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Best Antioxidant Foods and Why They are Important
The USDA's top 10 antioxidant list includes:
- small red beans
- wild blueberries
- red kidney beans
- pinto beans
- blueberries
- cranberries
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