Abdominal Region - Peptic Ulcer Flashcards
1
Q
What is a peptic ucler
A
open sores on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine
2
Q
What type of pain do patients with
Peptic Ulcers experience?
A
Burning and gnawing pain in the upper part of the abdomen that go through to the back
3
Q
How are peptic ulcers managed?
A
killing the H. pylori bacterium if present, reducing use of NSAIDs
4
Q
What type of bacteria causes peptic ulcers?
A
H. pylori
