Peptic Ulcer Disease

Question 0

Complications

Answer 0

• Bleeding
• Perforation
• Stomach outlet obstruction
• Penetration

Question 1

Risk factors

Answer 1

• H. Pylori infection
• NSAID Use
• Smoking
• Alcohol

Question 2

Diagnosis

Answer 2

Upper GIT endoscopy (gastroscopy)

Question 3

Indications for surgery

Answer 3

• Non-healing ulcers

- Complications

Question 4

Clinical picture of duodenal ulcer

Answer 4

• Epigastric pain (burning sensation, can radiate to back)
• Different degrees of nausea and vomiting
• Increased weight (pain relieved by eating)

Question 5

Clinical picture of gastric ulcer

Answer 5

• Epigastric pain (aggregated by eating)
• Nausea and vomiting
• Weight loss