PDF-What is a peptic ulcer?

1 A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your The duodenum is the first part of your small intestine Rarely a peptic ulcer may develop just above your stomach in your the organ that connects. P eptic ulcer disease is a problem of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by mucosal damage secondary to pepsin and gastric acid secretion. It usually occurs in the stomach and proximal duodenum Definition : . Peptic ulcers are the areas of . degeneration. and . Necrosis. of gastrointestinal mucosa exposed to acid-peptic secretions.. The term peptic ulcer describes a condition in which there is a discontinuity in the entire thickness of the gastric or duodenal mucosa that persists in the gastric juice.. Spring 2014. . Peptic Ulcer Disease. Erosion of a mucous membrane forms an excavation in the stomach, pylorus, duodenum, or esophagus. Associated with infection of . H. pylori. Risk factors include excessive secretion of stomach acid, dietary factors, chronic use of NSAIDs, alcohol, smoking, and familial tendency.. By: Alex and Arjun. What is Peptic Ulcer Disease?. Open sores in the digestive tract . Two types. Gastric ulcers. Forms in lining of stomach. Duodenal ulcers. Forms in lining of duodenum (upper part of small intestine). By Dr. Zahoor. 1. Dyspepsia. What is Dyspepsia ?. . Dyspepsia is used to describe number of upper abdominal symptoms such as . . - Heart burn . . - Acidity. . - Pain or discomfort . . - Nausea . Peptic ulcers are the areas of . degeneration. and . Necrosis. of gastrointestinal mucosa exposed to acid-peptic secretions.. The term peptic ulcer describes a condition in which there is a discontinuity in the entire thickness of the gastric or duodenal mucosa that persists in the gastric juice.. Assist.lect. .. Shaymaa. . Hasan. Abbas. Desired Outcomes. The goals of PUD therapy are to: . (1) resolve symptoms. (2) reduce acid secretion. (3) promote epithelial healing. (4) prevent ulcer-related complications . Assistant Professor. Department of Nutrition Science. School of Health Science. CSJM University, . K. anpur. Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain.. Persistent or . recurrent pain or discomfort centered in the upper abdomen. . Not all . patients with dyspepsia have peptic . ulcer. . The most . common causes . of dyspepsia are . -. non-ulcer . or functional . The term peptic ulcer is used to describe any localised erosion of the mucosal lining of those portions of the alimentary tract that come in contact with gastric juice. This disintegration of tissues can also result in necrosis. The majority of ulcers are found in the duodenum, although they also occur in the oesophagus, stomach or jejunum.. Mr Bhaskar Kumar. Cons Upper GI Surgeon. Norfolk & Norwich NHS Trust. A 32 year old man presents to the acute surgical unit with acute pancreatitis. Over the next few days he becomes . dyspnoeic. Courses . in Therapeutics and Disease State Management. Learning Objectives. Identify . and compare the common forms of peptic ulcer disease (PUD. ).. Describe . features associated with . Helicobactor. Najjar. Consultant Urologist. Ulcers. • . An ‘erosion’ is a term that refers to the loss of only the superficial. layers of the skin (epidermis), and healing usually occurs without. scarring. An ulcer refers to loss or damage of both... . gastrointestinal diseases. Common gastrointestinal conditions:. Peptic ulcers . Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Vomiting . Diarrhea. Constipation. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) . Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) .