Peptic Ulcer (Gastric And Duodenal Ulcer)

Peptic Ulcer (Gastric And Duodenal Ulcer) PEPTIC ULCER (GASTRIC AND DUODENAL ULCER) GASTRIC ULCER                                                  DUODENAL ULCER Etiology H. pylori (70%) Altered mucosal barrier function (NSAID) Smoking, Alcohol Type B gastritis Lower socioeconomic group Either normochlorhydria or ,I,chlorhydria Cirrhosis Stress, anxiety – ‘hurry, worry, curry’ H. pylori (90%) NSAIDs, steroids Blood group O+ve Endocrine: Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, MEN-I Cushing’s […]