Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Stomach Ulcers?

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How Much Do You Know About Stomach Ulcers?

Chris Woolston
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

Until recently, doctors had almost no idea what caused these often painful breaks in the stomach lining, and they were just as puzzled about treatments. (A medical text from 1957 recommends hourly feedings of milk and cream.) Ulcers are no longer such a mystery to doctors, but many myths and misunderstandings remain. Test your knowledge of stomach ulcers with this quiz. (And, by the way, skip the cream.)

1. What's the most common cause of stomach ulcers?

a. Alcohol abuse
b. Spicy foods
c. Stress
d. A bacterial infection

2. Which of these pain relievers can cause ulcers?

a. Aspirin
b. Ibuprofen
c. Naproxen sodium
d. All of the above

3. Popping an antacid tablet is a good way to ease ulcer pain. True or false?

True
False

4. Smoking will increase your risk of ulcers. True or false?

True
False

5. Ulcers are always painful. True or false?

True
False

6. Most ulcers will heal on their own if the cause of the problem is removed. True or false?

True
False

7. Having an ulcer means you should be especially careful about how much alcohol you drink. True or false?

True
False

First published Nov 03, 1999

Last updated Jul 24, 2007

Copyright � 1999 Consumer Health Interactive, a CVS Caremark company


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