PUD Flashcards
A break in the mucous lining of the GI tract where it comes in contact with gastric juice
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Age incidence of PUD
30-55
Gender Incidence
more common in men
Predisposing Factors (HSA3Cs2GsFITTZ)
- H. pylori
- Stress
- Alcohol
- Cigarette Smoking
- Caffeine
- Certain Drugs (NSAIDs, aspirin, steroids (ulcerogenic)
- Gastritis
- Genetics
- Fatty, spicy, highly acidic foods
- Irregular, hurried meals
- Type A personality
- Type O blood
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Other Name foe GU and DU
GU: Poor man or laborers ulcer
DU: executive ulcer
GU vs DU incidence
GU: 20%
DU: 80%
Age incidence of GU and DU
GU: >50
DU: 25-50
GU and DU affects those who are?
GU: malnourished
DU: well- nourished
Pathophysiology of GU and DU
GU: normal HCl secretion
DU: increased HCl secretion
Where does pain radiate in GU and DU?
GU: left side of abdomen
DU: right side of abdomen
When is pain experienced GU vs DU?
GU: 30 mins - 1hr after eating
DU: 3-4 hrs after eating (bet 12mn - 3am)
Food intake (GU vs DU)
GU: not relieved by food intake
DU: relieved by food intake
s/sx GU vs DU
GU: nausea, vomiting, hematemesis
DU: melena
Complications GU vs DU
GU: Hemorrhage, perforation, peritonitis
DU: obstruction, hemorrhage, perforation, peritonitis