Acute Gastroduodenal Ulcer
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An acute gastroduodenal ulcer is a lesion that forms in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum, the first portion of the small intestine. The term acute indicates that it appears recently and can cause significant discomfort.
Common symptoms:
- Pain or burning in the pit of the stomach
- A feeling of fullness, nausea, or heartburn
- In serious cases, the presence of blood in the stool or vomit
When should you see a doctor? When there is persistent abdominal pain, vomiting with blood, or dark stools, it's necessary to seek care without delay.
Which specialist treats it? The study of the gastroduodenal ulcer is carried out by the gastroenterologist, with support from the internist or the general surgeon depending on how it progresses. Consulting in time makes it possible to clarify the cause of the discomfort.
Data on 1,621 doctors who treat acute gastroduodenal ulcer
Which specialist treats acute gastroduodenal ulcer?
Acute gastroduodenal ulcers are treated by a gastroenterologist, with support from an endoscopist for diagnosis and a general surgeon if surgical management is needed; an internal medicine physician or anesthesiologist may be involved depending on the context of care. Seek care immediately if you have intense, sudden abdominal pain.
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Doctors specialized in acute gastroduodenal ulcer
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Frequently asked questions
What is acute gastroduodenal ulcer?
An acute gastroduodenal ulcer is a lesion that forms in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum, the first portion of the small intestine. The term acute indicates that it appears recently and can cause significant discomfort.
Which doctor treats acute gastroduodenal ulcer?
Acute gastroduodenal ulcers are treated by a gastroenterologist, with support from an endoscopist for diagnosis and a general surgeon if surgical management is needed; an internal medicine physician or anesthesiologist may be involved depending on the context of care. Seek care immediately if you have intense, sudden abdominal pain.