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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
What is it?
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare condition where tumors in the pancreas or duodenum cause an overproduction of stomach acid, leading to peptic ulcers and other gastrointestinal issues.
What are the symptoms?
Severe peptic ulcers
Gastric reflux or heartburn
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Weight loss
What else could it be? (Differential diagnosis)
Peptic ulcer disease: Ulcers in the stomach or duodenum caused by excess acid production.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Can cause symptoms of heartburn and reflux.
Gastrinoma: Tumors producing excess gastric acid, leading to similar symptoms.
What are the aggravating factors?
Excessive stomach acid production: The key characteristic of the condition.
Certain foods: Spicy, fatty, or acidic foods can worsen symptoms.
Stress: May increase acid production and aggravate symptoms.
What types of food are helpful?
Low-acid foods: Avoid citrus, tomatoes, and spicy foods that can exacerbate symptoms.
Small, frequent meals: To reduce the load on the stomach and prevent excess acid production.
Increased fiber: High-fiber foods, such as vegetables and whole grains, can aid digestion.
What are the traditional treatments?
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs): To reduce stomach acid and promote healing of ulcers.
Surgical removal of tumors: In some cases, tumors causing the excess acid production may be surgically removed.
Chemotherapy or radiation: For cancerous tumors.
Antacids: To neutralize stomach acid and reduce symptoms.
What are the natural and alternative treatments?
Slippery elm: Known to soothe and protect the lining of the stomach.
Aloe vera juice: Can have a soothing effect on the digestive tract.
Chamomile tea: May help with stomach inflammation and acid reflux.
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