Peptic Ulcer Disease

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) is a condition in which painful breaks known as ulcers occur in the inner lining of the

esophagus

, stomach or small intestine.
-Avoid foods that irritate your stomach. -Stop smoking. -Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs including aspirin and ibuprofen) with food, as this may decrease your risk of irritating the lining of your stomach. -Learn how to control your stress levels.
Symptoms

Abdominal pain

  • Located in middle upper region

  • Stabbing

  • Steady

  • Severe

common

Acid reflux

  • Recurrent

common

Feel like vomiting

common

Black stool

common

Feeling full quickly

Abdominal bloating

  • Occurs or worsens after a meal

Throwing up

Risk factors

Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

or Stomach bacteria

Smoking

Alcohol consumption

Treatment
PUD is typically treated with

PPIs

 and antibiotics.
Recommended specialist

If you have Peptic Ulcer Disease, then a visit to a gastroenterologist is highly recommended.

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