Stomach

Dyspepsia – PDF

Dyspepsia (indigestion) is a term which describes pain and sometimes other symptoms which come from your upper gut (the stomach, oesophagus or duodenum). There are various causes (described below). Treatment depends on the likely cause. Read more >

Stomach Ulcer – PDF

A stomach ulcer is usually caused by an infection with a germ (bacterium) called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). A 4- to 8-week course of acid-suppressing medication will allow the ulcer to heal. In addition, a one-week course of two antibiotics plus an acid-suppressing medicine will usually clear the H. pylori infection. This usually prevents the ulcer from returning (recurring) again. Anti-inflammatory medicines, used to treat conditions such as arthritis, sometimes cause stomach ulcers. If you need to continue with the anti-inflammatory medicine then you may need to take long-term acid-suppressing medication. Read more >

Duodenal Ulcer – PDF

A duodenal ulcer is usually caused by an infection with a germ (bacterium) called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). A 4- to 8-week course of acid-suppressing medication will allow the ulcer to heal. In addition, a one-week course of two antibiotics plus an acid-suppressing medicine will usually clear the H. pylori infection. This usually prevents the ulcer from coming back. Anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat conditions such as arthritis sometimes cause duodenal ulcers. If you need to continue with the anti-inflammatory medicine then you may need to take long-term acid-suppressing medication. Read more >

Duodenal videoHelicobacter Pylori – PDF

Helicobacter pylori is a motile, Gram-negative, curved or spiral bacillus. It was originally named Campylobacter pyloridis. It was then renamed C. pylori and later H. pylori, as its structure became better identified. Read more >

Helicobacter Pylori – PDF

Helicobacter pylori is a motile, Gram-negative, curved or spiral bacillus. It was originally named Campylobacter pyloridis. It was then renamed C. pylori and later H. pylori, as its structure became better identified. Read more >

 

Stomach videoStomach Cancer – PDF

Although stomach (gastric) cancer is common worldwide, it is not so common in the UK. Most cases occur in people over the age of 55. If stomach cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, there is a good chance of a cure. In general, the more advanced the cancer (the more it has grown and spread), the less chance that treatment will be curative. However, treatment can often slow the progress of the cancer. Read more >