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
2
Q
what kind of ulcer is more common?
A
gastricduodenal
3
Q
what age does this occur in?
A
ANY AGE
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)
5
Q
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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