In this article, we’ll get to know about peptic ulcer disease, its symptoms, and how to diagnose it.
Peptic ulcer is a group of ulcerative diseases that occurs due to elevated levels of pepsin and acid in the stomach. In a peptic ulcer, a patient develops a sore in the stomach, esophagus, and intestine lining. a peptic ulcer is categorized into two types based on the location of the ulcer. Gastric ulcer (stomach ulcer) and duodenal ulcer.
Peptic ulcer disease occurs when the elevated level of pepsin or acid affects the mucosal defense mechanism
Causes of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
Common causes of peptic ulcer disease are:
- H pylori-induced peptic ulcer disease
- NSAID’s induced peptic ulcer disease
- Stress-induced peptic ulcer disease
What is the clinical presentation of peptic ulcer disease?
The symptoms of peptic ulcer disease are as follows:
- Abdominal pain
- Burning sensation in the stomach
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach fullness
- Nocturnal pain (pain at night)
- Bloating
- Heartburn
- weight loss
Peptic ulcer disease warning symptoms are:
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Blood in the vomiting
- Family history of gastrointestinal cancer
How to diagnose peptic ulcer disease?
The common tests that are done for the diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease are listed below:
Pathology tests which are used to diagnose peptic ulcer disease are listed below :
- The hematocrit test: (book now)
- Hemoglobin test: (book now)
- stool occult test: (book now)
- Serologic antibody detection tests: (book now)
- The urea breath test (UBT): (book now)
- The stool antigen test: (book now)
The diagnosis of the H pylori infection can be done by endoscopy
- Gastrointestinal radiography (book now)
How to manage the peptic ulcer disease
- Patient with Peptic ulcer disease should limit their stress and do meditation to avoid anxiety.
- Cigarette Smoking can limit the process of ulcer healing therefore it should be avoided
- Coffee, tea, and spices cause dyspepsia, and bloating and make it difficult for ulcers to get healed
- Take your medications timely
Pharmacological treatment of the peptic ulcer disease
- Proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole, rabeprazole, etc, and H2 receptor antagonists such as cimetidine, ranitidine, etc are used.
- Antibiotics such as clarithromycin, amoxicillin, etc are used for the eradication of bacteria
Note: Before starting any medicines consult with your doctor first.
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- Contact: Dr. Ravin Sharma, (MBBS, MD in Radiology)
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- Phone Number: +91 9212125996
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A note from the Ganesh Diagnostic Center
Peptic ulcer disease is a very common and manageable disease if a timely intervention is done. the best thing you can do is consult with your healthcare
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FAQ’s
What happens in Peptic Ulcer disease?
In Peptic Ulcer disease, a sore develops in the lining of the stomach
What are the symptoms of Peptic Ulcer disease?
The symptoms of Peptic Ulcer disease are anemia, bloating, abdominal pain, etc.
How does the Peptic Ulcer disease occur?
Peptic Ulcer occurs due to the h pylori bacteria, genetic conditions, NSAID, etc
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