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FAQ > Stomach (4 entries)

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  • What is an ulcer?
    What is an ulcer? An ulcer is a hole in the wall of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, or colon; the hole goes all the way through the ...
  • What is a peptic ulcer and what causes it?
    What is a peptic ulcer and what causes it? Many years ago, ulcers of the lower end of the stomach and the duodenum (the first part of the ...
  • What is the best ulcer diet?
    What is the best ulcer diet? Generally speaking, most foods will neither help nor hurt the healing of an ulcer. However, Aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, alcohol, nicotine, and ...
  • I have been told that I have a "nervous stomach." What is that?
    I have been told that I have a "nervous stomach." What is that? A misnomer. Doctors and patients have noticed for years that some people experience a variety ...

NOTE: The questions and answers listed here are meant to be general comments and not to be construed as specific medical advice to a particular patient for a particular problem. These answers are for illustrative or informational purposes only and should not be taken as substitutes for visits to a physician or for seeking evaluation of a problem. They also reflect my philosophy about certain conditions based upon my assessment of the relevant medical literature and the judgment which comes from over 40 years of clinical experience.