Stomach Ulcer #3 is a photograph by David M. Martin, Md which was uploaded on May 7th, 2013.
Stomach Ulcer #3
Stomach ulcer. Gastroscope (endoscope) view of a gastric (peptic) ulcer of a 63 year-old male patient. This ulcer (white) surrounds the pylorus... more
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Stomach Ulcer #3
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David M. Martin, Md
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Stomach ulcer. Gastroscope (endoscope) view of a gastric (peptic) ulcer of a 63 year-old male patient. This ulcer (white) surrounds the pylorus (opening), which marks the junction between the stomach and the small intestine (duodenum). 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 becomes thinned, possibly due to mental stress or bacterial attack, the acid can perforate the stomach wall. A perforated ulcer can result in anaemia, bloody faeces (melaena) and vomiting blood (haematemesis).
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May 7th, 2013
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