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What are some symptoms of peptic ulcer?
The main symptom of peptic ulcer are a burning sensation around the stomach area, which gets worse when the stomach is empty and sometimes gets less worse when the patient has just eaten. Other symptoms might be nausea and vomiting, the vomiting of (red to black) blood, blood in stool or stool which is black or tarry, appetite changes and sudden loss of weight.
What are the side effects associated with using licorice?
Excessive use may raise blood pressure, cause water retention, headache, and potassium loss. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice extract for treatment of peptic ulcer eliminates side effects possible. And more . . .
What causes a person to lose over a gallon of blood rectally?
Large volumes of blood loss can come from a variety of causes including colon infections, colon polyps and cancers, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), peptic ulcers or esopahgeal erosions. Rapid bloos loss usually implies a blood vessel has been breached, usually by a tumor or ulcer or due to the formation of a direct connection (a fistula).
What is the icd 9 code for anemia due to blood loss from chronic gastric ulcer?
531.40 280.0
What is the icd 9 cm code for anemia due to blood loss from chronic gastric ulcer?
531.40 280.0
What are symptoms of peptic ulcers?
Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer are: 1) abdominal pain 2) bloating and abdominal fullness 3) waterbrash 4) nausea, and copious vomiting 5) loss of appetite and weight loss 6) hematemesis (vomiting of blood) 7) melena
What are the first aid of stomach ulcer?
If it's a bleeding ulcer, put the patient on IV Ringer's and transport ASAP. Patient is NPO for this. In the field far from help, IV RInger's is good if you can. You can also make a decision about administering antacids PO in order to reduce further damage to the ulcer. Additionally, if you expect to not complete a rescue sooner, you can commence a course of acid secretion inhibitors (proton pump inhibitors, etc.) in order to increase pH in the stomach. As the vomiting or diarrhea that accompany peptic ulcers can dehydrate your patient, hydration is always a consideration. This can be offset by the IV Ringer's but may also require IV or SQ of normal saline. Again -- this isn't a good idea if you're going to reach the hospital in minutes. While recent treatment of peptic ulcers has included a cocktail of antibiotics that attack a species of the genus Helicobacter, this treatment is outside the realm of first aid. Note that in the field, primary diagnostic indices for peptic ulcer are history and the patient's experience, vomiting or excreting blood. Blood loss or hypovolemia is the most dangerous of the symptoms.
How much internal blood loss from a bleeding ulcer will kill a man 6 feet tall 238lbs age 40?
33%
Is an open sore or lesion of the skin or mucous membrane resulting in tissue loss?
lesion ulcer
Peptic ulcer disease - discharge?
Alternate NamesUlcer - peptic - discharge; Ulcer - duodenal - discharge; Ulcer - gastric - discharge; Duodenal ulcer - discharge; Gastric ulcer - discharge; Dyspepsia - ulcer - dischargeWhat to ExpectYou have peptic ulcer disease (PUD). A peptic ulcer is a defect in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine. If the peptic ulcer is located in the stomach. it is called a gastric ulcer. If the ulcer is in the duodenum, it is called a duodenal ulcer.You may have had tests to help your doctor diagnose your ulcer. You likely have had a test to see whether or not your stomach is infected by bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) -- a common cause of ulcers.Most peptic ulcers will heal within about 4 - 6 weeks after treatment begins. Even if your symptoms go away quickly, DO NOT STOP taking medications your doctor prescribed for you.Diet and LifestyleOverall, the best diet for people with peptic ulcer disease is one that is healthy and balanced.Eating more often and eating diets with extra milk or dairy are NOT helpful and may even cause more stomach acid.Avoid foods that cause problems or discomfort for you. Most often, this list may include alcohol, coffee, caffeinated soda, fatty foods, chocolate, and spicy foods.Avoid late night snacks.Other lifestyle tips that may help your ulcer healed and your symptoms better are:If you smoke or chew tobacco, try to quit. Tobacco will slow the healing of your ulcer and make it more likely that the ulcer will come back. Your doctor can help.Reduce your stress and watch for stressful, tense times. Stress can bother your reflux problem.Avoid drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn). Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) to relieve pain. Take any of your medicines with plenty of water.Drug TreatmentIf you have a peptic ulcer and an H. pylori infection, the standard treatment uses different combinations of medications, taken for 5 - 14 days.Most often you will take two different antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).These medicines may cause nausea, diarrhea, and other side effects. Do not just stop taking them without talking to your doctor first.If you have an ulcer without an H. pylori infection, or one that is caused by taking aspirin or NSAIDs, your doctor will likely prescribe a proton pump inhibitor for 8 weeks.Taking antacids as needed between meals, and then at bedtime, may help healing also. Ask your doctor.If your ulcer was caused by aspirin, ibuprofen, or other NSAIDs, your doctor may have you take a drug called misoprostol to prevent future ulcers.Follow-upYou will have follow-up visits with your doctor to see whether your ulcer is healing.At times, your doctor may perform an upper endoscopy after treatment to make sure healing has taken place.Follow-up testing to check that the H. pylori bacteria are no longer present should be done, but no sooner than 2 weeks after therapy is completed. Test results before that time may not be accurate.When to Call the DoctorSeek urgent help if you:Develop sudden, sharp abdominal painHave a rigid, hard abdomen that is tender to touchHave symptoms of shock, such as fainting, excessive sweating, or confusionVomit blood or have blood in your stool (especially if it's maroon, dark, or tarry black)Call your doctor if:You feel dizzy or light-headedYou have ulcer symptomsA full feeling after eating a small meal portion Weight loss that cannot be explainedVomitingLoss of appetiteReferencesLanza FL, Chan FK, Quigley EM: Practice Parameters Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology. Guidelines for prevention of NSAID-related ulcer complications. Am J Gastroenterol. 2009;104:728-738.Vakil, Nimish . Peptic ulcer disease. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2010:chap 52.Chan FKL, Lau JYW. Peptic ulcer disease. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2010:chap 53.Reviewed ByReview Date: 08/11/2011George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
What are the symptoms of alcer?
I think you mean 'ulcer'. Symptoms: epigastric pain, general loss of well-being, feeling indigestion/hunger/heartburn, appetite loss, weight loss, anaemia, vomiting, blood in stool
Shock is caused by?
Shock is usually caused by trauma, blood loss, dehydration or massive infection
