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Peptic Ulcer Disease
Prevalence
About 10% of American on a daily basis is experiencing some kind of peptic ulcer disease. It can be
presented in form of stomach upset, heartburn, abdominal spasm.
Factors affecting PUD
This can be cause by so many factors. To minimize the pain, we need to decrease these factors.
Food (chocolate, fatty meal, caffeine, spice, garlic). Drugs (anticholinergics, barbiturates, benzo,
ethanol, nicotine, nitrates, estrogen). Hormones (cholecytokinin, glucagon, prostagladins,
secretins). Stress. Viral infection. H.Pylori. NSAIDS. Steroids. Chemotherapy.
Treatment:
First, life-style change and eating habit is a must. If not control, then medication can be helpful.
There are several class of medications can be used. Antacid, Alginic Acid , H2 Antagonists.
Proton Pump Inhibitors, Prokinetic Agnet, Mucosal Protectant, Prostaglandins.
