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Peptic Ulcers

		Bleeding in the Digestive Tract Includes information about the causes of bleeding in the digestive tract and how the bleeding is recognized, diagnosed, and treated. PDF Version (190 KB) *
		H. pylori and Peptic Ulcers Discusses peptic ulcers and explains how H. pylori can cause them. Covers diagnosis and treatment. PDF Version (147 KB) *
		En Español H. pylori y Úlcera Pépticas Ofrece información sobre las úlceras pépticas y explica cómo el "H. pylori" las puede causar. También ofrece información sobre el diagnóstico y el tratamiento. Versión PDF (276 KB) *
		NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcers Describes the relationship between nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and peptic ulcers. Covers the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term outlook. PDF Version (158 KB) *
		Pancreatitis Provides information about both acute and chronic forms of the disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment. PDF Version (148 KB) *
		Smoking and Your Digestive System Describes how smoking affects various parts of the digestive system. PDF Version (78 KB) *
		What I need to know about Peptic Ulcers (Easy-to-Read) Defines peptic ulcers and discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Discusses risk factors and prevention methods. PDF Version (541 KB) *
		Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) Describes the causes, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by one or more tumors in the pancreas, duodenum, or both. PDF Version (182 KB) *

Page last updated May 30, 2012

The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.

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