Understanding Gastric & Duodenal Ulcer-Peptic Ulcer: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

What is it?

Gastric and Duodenal ulcers are open soresin the stomach and duodemum (the first part of the small intestine.The common causes for gastritis and duodenitis include infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori and increased use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen.

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Additional names

This group contains additional names:
- Stomach ulcer
- Chronic Duodenal Ulcer with Perforation
- Peptic Ulcer with Hemorrhage
- Gastric Ulcer with Hemorrhage
- Gastric Ulcer with Perforation
- Duodenal Ulcer with Hemorrhage
- Duodenal Ulcer with Perforation
- Duodenal Ulcer with Hemorrhage

Signs & symptoms

Symptoms of gastric or duodenal ulcer may include:
- Abdominal pain, mostly upper abdominal pain that can wake the patients at night.
- Bloating and indigestion.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Changes in appetite and weight loss.
Symptoms of colitis may include:
- Persistent diarrhea.
- Abdominal Pain.
- Bloody stool or rectal bleeding.
- Rectal pain.
- Weight loss.
- Vomiting.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is made by questioning and investigating the medical history and physical examination to provide additional information and exclude other diseases. Further tests include:
- Stool sampling test.
- Endoscopy – a procedure that allows looking at the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine and taking a biopsy, using a special camera inserted through the mouth.
- Colonoscopy – a procedure that allows looking at the rectum, large intestine (colon), and small intestine and taking a biopsy, using a special camera inserted through the rectum.
- Ultrasound, CT, or MRI scans.
- Blood testing.

Treatment

Treatment depends on the specific disorder and the cause of inflammation and includes antibiotics, acid reducers, and anti-inflammatory medication. Some life changes may also be advisable, such as limiting alcohol drinking, quitting smoking, and limiting the use of NSAIDs.

☝️ This is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision.

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Source of Information - We analyze big data of more than 23 million patients de-identified medical records from the following sources:

National Institution of Health ∙ World Health Organization ∙ University of Illinois hospital