Peptic Ulcer
Hara Madera, Daisy Rodriguez, Marisa Duarte & Darnell Vargas
Description
Painful sores or ulcers in the lining the stomach or first part of small intestine called duodenum due to acid
What is the cause of Peptic Ulcer?
- ( no single cause but end result of imbalance fluids )
- helicobacter pylori bacteria causes inflammation of the stomachs inner layer
- regular use of pain relievers
Sign/Symptoms
- gnawing or burning pain in middle or upper stomach between meals at night
- bloating
- heartburn
- nausea or vomiting
Diagnosis
1. The breath test, you drink or eat something contain radioactive carbon and you blow into a bag, which will be sealed.
2. During endoscopy, a hollow tube will be passed down the throat to the esophagus,stomach,and small intestine,checking ulcers.
2. During endoscopy, a hollow tube will be passed down the throat to the esophagus,stomach,and small intestine,checking ulcers.
Treatment
- medicine to kill h. pylori
- reduced acid level of stomach
- antibiotics
- surgery (rarely)
Prognosis
With treatment: cured and less likely to obtain another ulcer
Without treatment: result in bleeding, perforation (holes in intestinal wall), and obstruction
Without treatment: result in bleeding, perforation (holes in intestinal wall), and obstruction
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How does the ulcer look?
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Where is the peptic ulcer located?
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How does perforation look?
References
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3. Peptic Ulcer: Get Facts on Disease Treatment and Diet. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2014, from http://www.medicinenet.com/peptic_ulcer/article.htm
2. n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2014, from https://www.google.com/search?q=peptic ulcer&safe=strict&client=firefox-a&hs=UjB&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&biw=1280&bih=913&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=QS2LVO38GYScgwT3oITYCQ&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=fz6t_32xP8aRtM%3A;Q0j06BE1ll8xyM;http%3A%2F%2Fs3.gi.org%2Fpatients%2Fgihealth%2Fimages%2Fpepticulcer.gif;http%3A%2F%2Fpatients.gi.org%2Ftopics%2Fpeptic-ulcer-disease%2F;260;192
3. Peptic Ulcer: Get Facts on Disease Treatment and Diet. (n.d.). Retrieved December 12, 2014, from http://www.medicinenet.com/peptic_ulcer/article.htm