Duodenal Ulcer
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A duodenal ulcer is a lesion or sore that forms in the lining of the duodenum, the first portion of the small intestine just after the stomach. It appears when the mucosa that protects that area from digestive acid is damaged.
Common symptoms: Pain or burning in the upper abdomen, which may improve or worsen when eating, along with a feeling of fullness, nausea, or belching.
Common causes: It is frequently associated with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori and with the prolonged use of certain anti-inflammatory drugs.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist studies the digestive tract and, when it's necessary to view the mucosa from the inside, the endoscopist takes part; the internist supports the follow-up, and an acute episode may go through the emergency department. If the abdominal pain is persistent, the prudent step is to have a professional evaluate its source.
Data on 702 doctors who treat duodenal ulcer
Which specialist treats duodenal ulcer?
Duodenal ulcers are treated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in the digestive system, with support from a general surgeon if surgical management is needed; a general practitioner can be your first point of contact. See a specialist if you have abdominal pain, especially after eating.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in duodenal ulcer
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Frequently asked questions
What is duodenal ulcer?
A duodenal ulcer is a lesion or sore that forms in the lining of the duodenum, the first portion of the small intestine just after the stomach. It appears when the mucosa that protects that area from digestive acid is damaged.
Which doctor treats duodenal ulcer?
Duodenal ulcers are treated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in the digestive system, with support from a general surgeon if surgical management is needed; a general practitioner can be your first point of contact. See a specialist if you have abdominal pain, especially after eating.