Schematic diagram of morphine-induced delayed gastric emptying and gastric inflammation (IMAGE)

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Schematic diagram of morphine-induced delayed gastric emptying and gastric inflammation

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Morphine treatment increases gastric acid secretion and IL-6–mediated delayed gastric emptying, which leads to accumulation of acid in the stomach, thereby resulting in gastric inflammation. Omeprazole prevents morphine-induced gastric damage by regulating acid secretion and inflammation.

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The American Journal of Pathology

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