How peptic ulcers develop Peptic ulcers develop when the protective layer of the stomach or the lining of the intestine is broken down. When this occurs‚ the stomach’s digestive fluids‚ which contain hydrochloric acid and an enzyme called pepsin‚ can damage the intestine as well as the stomach (webmd). Ulcers tend to occur in all age ranges‚ but specifically in males in their early to late sixties. Inflammatory drugs may contribute to the cause of developing a peptic ulcer‚ these drugs block
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Corneal Ulcer (Introduction) The eye is one of the vital organs in a human being. As seen on figure 1‚ the eye is composed of many different parts and function. The cornea is a clear covering over the colored iris and the pupil of the eye. The function of cornea is to help focus light on the retina and protect the iris‚ lens‚ etc. so that the eye can see. The cornea is best to compare with a standard contact lens. Although‚ the function of a cornea is to protect from harmful microorganisms
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equine industry‚ gastric ulcers appear in sixty to ninety percent of horses depending on athletic demand‚ lifestyle‚ and age (Bell et al.‚ 2007‚ Nadeau et al.‚ 2003). While gastric ulcers primarily effect the un-protected‚ non-glandular region of the stomach‚ above the margo plicatus‚ they can appear in any area of the stomach (Nadeau et al.‚ 2003; Videla and Andrews‚ 2009). An overall decrease in performance‚ weight loss‚ and colic are typical indications of gastric ulcer presence‚ although symptoms
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articles are wound care related. In order to examine the strength and weakness of the articles‚ the author of this essay will use a set of tools using a methodological analysis. Therefore demonstrate an understanding of the research process and relate to professional practice. There are several types of wounds for examples: postoperative‚ leg ulcer‚ diabetic and pressure sore (Sussman‚ 2012). Wounds can be acute or chronic in nature (Waugh & Grant‚ 2006). The process of healing is divided in three
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Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers Nicole Navarro Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers Gastric and duodenal ulcers are both fall into the category of peptic ulcer disease and can be defined as “a break‚ or ulceration‚ in the protective mucosal lining of the lower esophagus‚ stomach‚ or duodenum”(Dudley-Brown & Huether‚ 2012‚ p. 903). Increased secretion of gastrin and gastric acid can cause gastric and duodenal ulcers to form. Some contributing factors that may lead to ulcers include infection of
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epidermis and the dermis. When pressure is applied to the skin the blood supply is cut off and the tissue becomes damaged. 2. There are three main types of force that cause damage to the skin through pressure. These are: 1. Direct Pressure 2. Shear or shearing force 3. Friction or friction force 3. How long does it take for pressure ulcers to start forming? It is different for each person‚ some are more susceptible than others. Previously people thought that pressure ulcers started forming after two
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Venous Ulcer A venous ulcer is a shallow sore on your lower leg caused by poor circulation of the veins. This condition used to be called a stasis ulcer. Veins have valves that help blood return to the heart. If these valves do not work properly‚ blood flows backward and backs up into the veins near the skin. This causes the blood to pool in your lower legs. The blood can then can leak out of your veins and irritate your skin. This may cause a break in your skin and lead to stasis venous ulcer. A
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The focus of this assignment is to he focus of this assignment will be on a case scenario of an elderly lady with signs of a chronic venous leg ulcer. It will discuss the epidemiology‚ aetiology and the pathophysiology in relation to venous leg ulcers‚ as well as this also discussed will be the nursing care needs of a patient with a leg ulcer and a rationale of care will be given. It will look at the assessment process and take into account the patients life history and examine any factors that could
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*PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE* Brief Introduction * Peptic Ulcer is a break in the gastric or duodenal mucosa that arises when the normal mucosal defensive factors are impaired or are overwhelmed by aggressive luminal factors such as acid and pepsin. * Ulcers extend through the musvularis mucosae and are usually over 5 mm in diameter. * In the United States‚ there are about 500‚000 new cases per year of peptic ulcer and 4 million ulcer recurrences; the lifetime prevalence of ulcers in the adult
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Peptic Ulcer Thomas Shepherd 2V What is it? A Peptic Ulcer is a small crater in the lining of the stomach or small intestines. It is commonly caused by either bacteria or Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These are the main ingredients in painkillers and aspirin. Symptoms? Some of the main symptoms are: Vomiting (Vomit may look like blood or mucous) Nausea Pain or burning feeling in your stomach or intestines between meals Heartburn Forms of Peptic Ulcer? There
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