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Pinworms, Peptic Ulcers, and Wilson's Disease

Thursday, 11 February 2010 11:59 by Davida

Pinworm - it is an intestinal infection caused by tiny parasitic worms measuring about half an inch (about 2 centimeters) in length. Other names for a pinworm infection are "seatworm infection," or "threadworm infection”. Pinworm infections probably affects about 200 million people across the world, including about one third of the population in the United States. Of all age groups, schoolchildren are most at risk for pinworm infections.

Peptic ulcer - peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach, upper small intestine or esophagus. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is pain.

Not long ago, the common belief was that peptic ulcers were a result of lifestyle. Doctors now know that a bacterial infection or medications — not stress or diet — cause most ulcers of the stomach and upper part of the small intestine (duodenum). Esophageal ulcers may also occur and are typically associated with the reflux of stomach acid.

There are three kinds of ulcers; gastric ulcer that’s located inside the stomach, duodenal ulcer that develops in the first part of the small intestine, and esophageal ulcer that is found in the lower part of the esophagus.

Wilson's disease – is an inherited disorder of copper secretion by the liver. Copper accumulates in the liver and nervous system leading to severe liver and neurological disease. Penicillamine is a successful treatment for patients with early Wilson's disease; liver transplantation is indicated for those with very advanced disease.