Gastric Ulcer is a photograph by Cnri/science Photo Library which was uploaded on September 23rd, 2018.
Gastric Ulcer
Gastric ulcer. Gross clinical specimen of part of a human stomach containing a perforated gastric (peptic) ulcer (centre). Ulcers are caused by... more
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Gastric Ulcer
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Cnri/science Photo Library
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Gastric ulcer. Gross clinical specimen of part of a human stomach containing a perforated gastric (peptic) ulcer (centre). Ulcers are caused by excessive stomach acid (digestive juice). This acid, often combined with excess alcohol and caffeine, attacks the stomach wall, causing pain and discomfort. If the wall's protective mucus has become thinner, possibly due to mental stress or bacterial attack, the acid can eventually perforate it. Ulcers can be treated with antacid drugs that neutralise the stomach acid, but surgery may be required if the ulcer persists.
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