protect themselves from the effect of the medicine. Peptic ulcer also has become more common than the past. People blame the change in lifestyle and food habits for this disease. But medical science has proved that food habits and lifestyle changes are not always the villain. Ulcer is most common type of diseases globally. The word ‘ulcer’ is coming from the Latin words ‘ulcus‚ ulceris’ means ‘sore spot ‚ sore‚ painful spot’. Ulcers are crater-like sores which structure by lining of the
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Peptic Ulcer A peptic ulcer is a defect in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine‚ an area called the duodenum. A peptic ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer. An ulcer in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer. Etiology & Pathophysiology One’s digestive tract is coated with a mucous layer that normally protects against acid. But if the amount of acid is increased or the amount of protective mucous layer is decreased‚ he or she could develop an ulcer.
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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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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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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE Definition: Peptic ulcer disease is an excavation (hollowed-out area) that forms in the mucosal wall of the stomach. Erosion of a circumscribed area of mucous membrane is the cause. Predisposing Factors Precipitating Factors ➢ Age (40-60) > Malignant tumors ➢ Gender > Gastric Hyperacidity
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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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Ulcer bug Eric Wichman BIOSCI 202 - 401 February‚ 5th 2013 Case Studies in Human Anatomy and Physiology Ulcer Bug Case Resolution Template 1) This case study focuses on the process of scientific inquiry. How did the researchers use this process to learn about gastric ulcer disease‚ its causes‚ and its treatments? Answer: The process started with the observation of Dr. Barry Marshall’s observation of his patients going through antibiotic therapy for non-related ailments. Dr Marshall
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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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Stomach ulcers are painful little sores that form on the lining of one’s stomach and small intestine (1). Ulcers are no joke‚ and are to be thought of seriously (1). If left untreated they can begin to bleed‚ causing blood to show up in your stool‚ or cause you to start vomiting blood‚ because the blood must go somewhere‚ it just cannot pool in your stomach (1). Sometimes in extreme cases‚ ulcers can lead to gastric cancer (1). The most common signs that you might have an ulcer are bloating of the
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A peptic ulcer is a mucosal contusion in the stomach or duodenum. Peptic Ulcer disease results from when the mucosal defenses get incapacitated and no longer shield the epithelium from the result of acid and pepsin. There are three types of ulcers that may occur gastric‚ duodenal‚ and stress ulcers. Most ulcers are caused by H.Pylori infection‚ which is carried through the fecal-oral route and thought to be received in childhood. It also can be received through contaminated endoscopic equipment.
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