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kidshealth > teens > diseases & conditions > digestive system > ulcers "if you guys don't stop yelling, you'll give me an ulcer!" "there's been so much stress at work lately, i'm sure live and grow in the stomach. the medical name for these bacteria is helicobacter pylori (or h. pylori, for short). today doctors know that most peptic ulcers are caused by an infection from h.ting of the stomach and upper small intestine. acid in the stomach then gets through to the sensitive tissues lining the digestive system underneath. acid and bacteria directly irritate this lining only happens in situations when illness involving severe emotional or physical stress is involved - such as when someone is so sick that he or she cannot eat for a long period of time. ulcers occur movements (this could indicate a serious problem, so call a doctor right away if you notice this) anyone who thinks he or she may have an ulcer needs to see a doctor. over time, untreated ulcers growprocedure to look for an ulcer is called an endoscopy (pronounced: en-dass-kuh-pee). during this test, the doctor uses an endoscope, a skinny, lighted tube with a special camera on the end. a doctorpylori bacteria. the other medicines - acid blockers or proton pump inhibitors - lessen the amount of acid in the stomach and help protect the lining of the stomach so the ulcer can heal. ulcer
http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/ulcers.html - 16k
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