Peptic Ulcer Disease Assessment
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Increased Stomach Acid
- Abdominal Pain
- Heartburn (Pyrosis)
- Melena
- Weight Changes
- GI Distress
- Most Commonly in Duodenum
- Duodenal: Pain Relieved by Eating
- Gastric: Pain Caused by Eating
Peptic Ulcer Disease Interventions
- Combination Drug Therapy
- Two Antibiotics
- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Decrease Acid Secretion
- Avoid NSAIDs
- Diet and Lifestyle Changes
Helicobacter pylori Associations
- Gastritis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Stomach Cancer