Peptic Ulcers

What do we know about Peptic Ulcers?

It is characterized as gastrointestinal disease, occurs when layer of intestine and stomach tear down due to bacterial infection results in erosion of esophagus, stomach, duodenum linings.

Which age group is more prone to Peptic Ulcers?

It is rare in children.
Both sexes are equally affected.

What are the causes of peptic ulcers?

Helicobacter pylori infections

Autoimmune diseases
Radiation therapy

Allergic gastritis

Excess NSAID usage

Any Burns

What are the risk factors of peptic ulcers ?

Smoke
Stress

Alcohol

Junk and spicy food

How to detect peptic ulcers?

epigastric pain increases after food

Heartburn
Nausea and vomiting sometimes blood in vomiting

Bloating

Weight loss

Abdominal Distention

Belching

Loss of appetite

Indigestion  

Dark or black tarry stools

What are the tests to be done in case of Peptic ulcers?

 Endoscopy

Biopsy

Barium meal x-rays

Stool test

CBC (Complete blood count)

What are the types of ulcers?

There are two types of peptic ulcers:

Gastric ulcer :
It occurs in the stomach.

Duodenal ulcer:
It is a small intestinal ulcers occurs at first part of intestines.