peptic ulcer

NOUN
  1. an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract
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  • They stated that testing for Helicobacter pylori in dyspeptic patients provided additional diagnostic information in patients deemed to have a high risk of peptic ulcer.
  • Endoscopy is useful in evaluating symptoms of pain, dysphagia, and hematemesis, and to differentiate GERD from peptic ulcer disease, Helicobacter pylori infection, gastritis, and duodenitis.
  • Peptic ulcers may also be diagnosed by a procedure called a gastroscopy (or upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy).
  • Overall the incidence is 155 cases per 100,000 population, a frequency similar to urticaria or peptic ulcer.
  • Antacids, histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2 blockers) and proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed for treating heartburn, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers. Hyla Cass, M.D.: Is Your Medication Robbing You of Nutrients Part 2: Getting Specific
  • Patients with predominant epigastric pain without peptic ulcer disease or oesophagitis have functional dyspepsia.
  • However, studies have not found a link between alcohol consumption and peptic ulcers, and drinking decaffeinated coffee produces the same amount of acid secretion as its caffeinated counterpart.
  • Inhibiting gastric acid is critical when managing active peptic ulcer bleeding that doesn't stop spontaneously.
  • Peptic ulcers can cause symptoms of indigestion, including pain, which may be severe.
  • - Plavix® is contraindicated in patients with active pathologic bleeding such as peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage. Medlogs - Recent stories
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