Many other conditions may cause symptoms similar to those of a peptic ulcer. These conditions may include:
- Nonulcer dyspepsia.
- Gallstones.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Crohn's disease.
- Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
- Infection with certain parasites, such as giardiasis.
- Infection with certain viruses, such as cytomegalovirus (CMV).
- Stomach cancer.
- Lymphoma.
- Psychiatric disorders.
- Other digestive diseases and conditions that cause impaired digestion and malabsorption, such as celiac disease.
Credits
| Author | Colleen Cronin |
| Author | Ralph Poore |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Michele Cronen |
| Associate Editor | Terrina Vail |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Andrew H. Soll, MD - Gastroenterology |
| Last Updated | January 12, 2006 |
Author:Colleen Cronin
Ralph Poore
Ralph Poore
Last Updated: 01/12/2006
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