Gastrointestinal
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and upper small intestine.
Warning Signs & Symptoms
⚠️Burning stomach pain
⚠️Bloating
⚠️Heartburn
⚠️Nausea
⚠️Intolerance to fatty foods
Common Causes
🔍H. pylori infection
🔍NSAIDs
🔍Excessive stomach acid
🔍Stress
🔍Smoking
Diagnostic Tests
✓Endoscopy
✓Upper GI series
✓Blood test for H. pylori
✓Stool antigen test
Treatment Options
💊Antibiotics
💊PPIs
💊H2 blockers
💊Antacids
💊Cytoprotective agents
Recommended Specialist
Dr Sanjay Kumar Thakur
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), Diabetes Fellowship (CMC Vellore), Oncology Fellowship (Royal Marsden Hospital, UK), DFID Certification
25+ years
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Contact Information
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Phone
+977 9700682797
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Email
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Location
Dillibazar Pipalbot, Kathmandu
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Hours
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