PUD Flashcards

1
Q

what is PUD?

A

ulcerations > 5mm in diameter of the stomach or duodenum that penetrare through to the muscularis

stomach- gastric ulcers
duodenum- duodenal ulcers

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2
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what kind of ulcer is more common?

A

gastricduodenal

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3
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what age does this occur in?

A

ANY AGE

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4
Q

what are the 2 huge common causes of peptic ulcers?

A

disruption of normal mucosal defenses and repair
1. h. pylori infxn -> 80-90% duodenal ulcers, 70-80% gastric ulcers
2. use of NSAIDS and ASA -> >50% peptic ulcers (gastric>duoddenal)

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5
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what are the RF for peptic ulcers?

A

NSAID/ASA use
h. pylori infxn
cigarette smoking
alcohol
stress (severe illness related, psychologic)
diet (food storage)
genetic predisposition

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