duodenal ulcer?

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can anyone suggest some remedies for duodenal ulcers..
Duodenal ulcers are almost always caused by a bacteria called Helicobacter pilori. There is a specific antibiotic blend that is shown to eradicate the bacteria and get rid of the ulcers in most people. But if you got the diagnosis from a doctor they should/would have given you the antibiotics. If you came up with the diagnosis on your own, then you should see a doctor to confirm it, and to get the meds.  (+ info)

Duodenal Ulcer and its complications?

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I've been recently diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer caused by a bactria called H. Plyori and possibly from partying too much, long story short, I went to the hospital because my stomach was bleeding from the inside. It's been 3 months since I've had anything alcoholic drink b/c the doc said I should stay away from it for a while. I was just wondering if anyone else had this before or do you think I can drink now
Helicobacter pylori is a common infection of the stomach that in addition to predisposing people to development of stomach and duodenal ulcers, can infrequently cause stomach tumors (both adenocarcinoma and MALT).

When found in conjunction with a duodenal ulcer, then H. pylori is usually the culprit. It is generally treated with a combination of medications, usually at least two antibiotics (amoxicillin, clarithromycin, metronidazole, ...) and a proton-pump inhibitor, e.g. omeprazole, lansoprazole, ...

The most common prescription is Prevpac, which is a combination package of lanzoprazole, amoxicillin and clarithromycin pills, for which the patients would receive a single prescription and have one co-pay depending on their insurance.

Reasons your doctor recommended alcohol abstinence may be unrelated to your duodenal ulcer, or due to possible interaction with the treatment her prescribed for your H. pylori infection. Therefore, the best way to proceed from here is to discuss this question with your doctor.

Since you had a complication (bleeding ulcer requiring hospitalization) with your H. pylri infection, your doctor should also later check that the treatment was indeed successful, and that you do not have a persistent or recrudescent H. pylori infection in your stomach. The easiest way to accomplish this nowadays to have your stool checked for H. pylori antigen (rather than checking for antibodies in your serum that can remain positive for a couple of years at least, even after successful antibiotic treatment).

Good luck!  (+ info)

is thyroidectomy the ONLY way to determine if a papillary lesion / follicular neoplasm is benign or malignant?

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My wife recently underwent FNAB for the thyroid gland and the findings were:
1. PAPILLARY LESION
2. FOLLICULAR NEOPLASM.
Suggest thyroidectomy for a definitive diagnosis.
Microscopic Description:
Smears disclose a fairly cellular aspirate composed of cohesive clusters of follicular cells, in attempt to form acini and short papillary fronds. The cells show vesicular nuclei, with focal areas of pleomorphism. The background is hemorrhagic containing thin colloid materials and few mixed leukocytes.

I really would like to know if the it is benign or malignant but is there any other way besides invasive surgery? Thanks a lot in advance for all the answers and help.
If FNAB demonstrate follicular neoplasm , we must perform thyroid lobectomy for determining if it's malignant or not , and regarding to this , we will design the further definite and main operation .

There is no way other than this yet .

In some situations , we can perform total thyroidectomy as a plan to determine the permanent pathology at first ( there is several indications : old patients , mass more than 4 cm , ... ) .

But about Papillary neoplasm it's somewhat different : we can plan for a definite operation , also with a FNAB .  (+ info)

How do you treat superior orbital fissure syndrome when the etiology is a neoplasm?

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It's for school and I can't find the answer anywhere!
Superior orbital fissure syndrome consists of retro-orbital pain, paralysis of extra ocular muscles, impairment of first trigeminal branches and frequent involvement of the optic nerve.
One must treat the neoplasm. That depends on its type. A glioblastoma would be treated differently from a lymphoma for example.  (+ info)

Is duodenal completely curable?

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Towards the end of 2004 I developed duodenal ulcers. I was put on Pan 40 once a day. (Pantaprozole 40 mg). I was cured of it but directed to take maintenance dose pf Pan 20. I have been taking this since the last more than a year now. Should I continue the maintenance dose?
Only your doctor can answer this. Go back and be checked.  (+ info)

ive been hospitialized with a duodenal ulcer and on pantoloc for it,will it ever be safe to drink beer again?

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doctor says i'll be on medication (pantoloc) for life,i was in hospitial 2003 and again 2005 with ulcer problem,second time was bleeding ulcer
Barring any setbacks, the ulcer should heal without much problem if you are a healthy guy. Many, many people have small ulcers and may not even have symptoms. When the ulcer gets to the point where it bleeds, it's a fairly deep ulcer. It bleeds because it has reached the level of tissue where your blood vessels are. Alcohol is a huge culprit to contribute to ulcers forming. It is very irritating to you whole digestive system actually. I'm not a doctor, but once all the ulcers are healed and the irritation to your stomach and small intestine (duodenum is the first part of the small intestine) is gone, you may be able to enjoy a beer or two per night without much difficulty. The issue become mixing beer and smoking and certain foods. The best choice obviously would be to stop drinking, but realistically, you definitely don't want to drink until your doctor clears you and you are finished with your medications.  (+ info)

What are the types of food or recipes that a person with Ulcers should eat?

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Recently diagnosed with two duodenal bleeding ulcers & acid reflux disease. I hate to diet of any kind and I'm a bad patient. I probably won't do anything to adjust my diet, but I do want to know my options.
Forget diets. The most probable cause of ulcers is an infection of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori or pyloridi. This pest can be cleaned out with a cocktail of three drugs, which takes about a week to clean the infection out. Metranidazole (flagyl), tetracycline, and peptobismol. (i.e.a.k.a. bismouth subsalicylate). Biaxin can be substituted for flagyl and the tetracycline. Get everyone who lives with you treated so you do not ping pong the infection among you.
Forget bacterial tests the bug very often does not show on tests including biopsie. (there's one test that measures stomache amonia levels that works better than the others. But try the treatment; it takes little time and it works.
Good luck,
Doc. Dan.  (+ info)

Duodenal Switch...Dr. or Nurses, anyone who has heard of...?

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Is it possible to have a Duodenal Switch done after you have already had Gastric Bypass.
Yes, you do need a very experienced surgeon to do it.

I recommend John Rabkin in San Fran, Greenbaum in New Jersey and Husted in Kentucky. Check out the list of DS surgeons on www.dsfacts.com for more info.

I had a "virgin" DS 16 months ago and have lost almost 200 pounds easily, eating foods I love.

You may want to check out the "Revisions" and DS forums on www.obesityhelp.com, too.

Best of luck to you!  (+ info)

duodenal ulcer and prevacid?

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i have very like 2 or 3 duodenal ulcers. the doc gave me prevacid and i want to know in how long will the ulcers get cured? im freaking outt! and i lost alot of weight , i am already thin:(
unless there is bacterial infection it last about 6 weeks  (+ info)

sepsis choelithias with duodenal fistula?

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what is it and what could happen?
Sepsis is the body's systemic response to infection. The infection can stem from a variety of sources and if bad enough cause multisystem organ failure(sepsis). Systems that can be and usually are effected are:
Kidneys-which may require dialysis
Cardiovascular-which may require IV drips to control dangerously low blood pressure and high heart rate (tachycardia).
Pancreas-which may require insulin to control blood sugar
Respiratory-which requires support from additional oxygen per nasal prongs, Bi Pap or even ventilator (breathing machine).
The cholelithiasis refers to complications of the gallbladder.
Duodenal fistula is an hole in the duodenum--the first part of the small intestine.
This is just general information regarding your question. The best place to get answers is the doctors and nurses charged with the care of the patient with this diagnosis. Only they know all of the information regarding that specific patient and the specific care that individual requires. Every time you think of a question, write it down in a notebook. Each time you see a doctor or nurse that takes care of this person you can ask them your list of questions.That way you be more organized in your approach and get the information you seek. Each time you see a doctor or nurse that takes care of this person you can ask them your list of questions. Keep a notebook so that you can keep track of the information you receive. It can be confusing because you have so many things on your mind when a loved one is in the hospital. I applaud your efforts to seek information, but you need to seek it from the appropriate sources. Being misinformed can be as dangerous, if not more dangerous as being uninformed.
I hope this helped.  (+ info)

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