| Zollinger-Ellision syndrome is the name given to a | | | | persistent period, you should see your doctor. If |
| condition in which tumors form in the upper | | | | you are using over-the-counter medication such |
| intestine or pancreas. Hormones are emitted by | | | | as antacids, you may be masking your symptoms |
| the tumors which cause increased acid production | | | | and it could delay an accurate diagnosis from your |
| in the stomach, which leads to peptic ulcers. This | | | | physician. |
| syndrome is very rare – and less than one | | | | Normally, diagnosis of this condition can be |
| percent of duodenal ulcers are a result of | | | | accomplished with a patient history, blood tests, |
| Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Generally, this condition | | | | endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract, |
| is more commonly seen in people over 50 years | | | | imaging studies and ultrasound. |
| of age; however, this disease can occur at any | | | | Treatment for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is |
| period in life. | | | | comprised of medication, which reduces acid and |
| Symptoms of this condition are similar to those of | | | | helps ulcers to heal. Medications such as proton |
| peptic ulcer. For instance, common symptoms | | | | pump inhibitors are usually the recommended |
| include heartburn and a burning or aching sensation | | | | treatment. They work by reducing acid build-up |
| in the upper abdomen. Addition symptoms include | | | | through blocking the action of cells that pump acid. |
| diarrhea, weakness, nausea, vomiting, digestive | | | | In some cases, surgery may be needed to |
| tract bleeding and unintentional weight loss. | | | | remove the tumors. Your physician will be able to |
| The exact cause for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is | | | | explain this process in detail, which is why it is |
| still unknown. However, if you should experience | | | | important to see your doctor if your symptoms |
| any of the symptoms listed above for a | | | | persist. |