Definition Peptic ulcer is a break in the gastric and duodenal mucosa that arises when the normal mucosal defensive factors are impaired.
Causes H pylori A ssociated Ulcers. NSAID Induced Ulcers. Genetic. Smoking. Diet. Resistance to Pepsin and acids .
Risk Factors Age >60 years. Past Hx of PUD. Com of Steroid@NSAID. High Dose of NSAID. Com of Two NSAID Advance Age. Chronic pulmonary disease. Chronic Renal Failure. Liver cirrhosis. Obesity. CAD. Alchol use. Chronic pancreatitis
Symptoms. Epigastric pain (80 -90%). Silent Ulcers (20%). Rhythmicity and Peridiocity. Nausia and Vomiting. Weight Loss
Symptoms and Signs Epigastric pain (80 -90%). Silent Ulcers (20%). Rhythmicity and Peridiocity. Nausia and Vomiting. Weight Loss Epigastric tenderness. Bleeding and Perforation. Perforation and Peritonitis. Penetration. Succussion splash
Diagnostic Examinations. Un complicated PUD lab inves is normal. Anemia. Leucocytosis. Serum Amylase. Serum Gastrin. Endoscopy. Biopsy. H pylori.
DDX Other Cause of Dyspepsia. GERD. Bile Disease. Acute Pancreatitis. Gastric Valvulus. Esophageal rupture. Choledocholithiasis.