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Prostaglandin (PGE2) and prostacyclin (PGI2) are cytoprotective of the GI mucus membrane. They decrease the acid secretion, promotes the secretion of protective mucus, and enhance mucosal blood flow. However, arachidonic acid, a membrane lipid requires cyclooxygenases (COX1) to synthesize prostaglandins, while NSAIDS inhibit the cyclooxygenases. In other words, NSAIDS inhibit COX1, which blocks the synthesis of prostaglandins, which disallows the decrease of acid secretion, decrease the secretion of protective mucus, and decrease mucosal blood flow, therefore, causing peptic ulcer, which is an imbalance in acid secretion and mucus protectant.
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What is scientific name for peptic ulcers?
The scientific name for peptic ulcers is "peptic ulcer disease." It is a condition characterized by sores or ulcerations in the lining of the stomach or small intestine, commonly caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori or the long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
What is the singular and plural of peptic ulcer?
Peptic ulcer is singular. Peptic ulcers is plural.
What is pepticulcer?
A peptic ulcer is an ulcer of the stomach. It is basically a spot where the inner lining of the stomach is deteriorated. This can be caused by certain medication (like acetaminophen or NSAIDs) or by a bacterium called Heliobacter Pyloris.
Dietary management for peptic ulcer and rationale?
mangement for peptic ulcer
How do you cure a peptic ulcer?
This should help. http://www.bettermedicine.com/article/peptic-ulcer-1/treatments
How is a peptic ulcer diagnozed?
A peptic ulcer is commonly diagnosed by having an upper GI x-ray procedure.
A peptic ulcer resides in the?
A peptic ulcer is an ulcer of the stomach. Current research has discovered that the most common cause is H. pylori, a bacteria that resides in the stomach.
Which is not considered a complication of peptic ulcer?
Gangrene is not a complication of peptic ulcers.
Is gangrene a symptom of peptic ulcer?
no
Sore or lesion of the mucous membrane in the stomach or duodenum?
Peptic ulcer is a sore or lesion that forms in the lining of the stomach or duodenum due to factors like infection with H. pylori bacteria, long-term use of NSAIDs, or excessive acid production. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and vomiting. Treatment typically involves medications to reduce stomach acid production, antibiotics if H. pylori is present, and lifestyle changes.
What causes most peptic ulcers?
A bacterial infection by helicobacter pylori.
What is a peptic?
A peptic ulcer, also known as ulcus pepticum, PUD or peptic ulcer disease, is an ulcer (defined as mucosal erosions equal to or greater than 0.5 cm) of an area of the gastrointestinal tract that is usually acidic and thus extremely painful. As many as 70-90% of ulcers are associated with Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the acidic environment of the stomach; however, only 40% of those cases go to a doctor. Ulcers can also be caused or worsened by drugs such as aspirin and other NSAIDs.
