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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.
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Can you only have an ulcer in your stomach?
no,duodenal ulcer lin the stomach's bottom.
What is the medical term meaning ulcer of the stomach and small intestine?
Ulcer of stomach known as Gastric ulcer. Ulcer in small intestine known as small bowel ulcer
What are the gastric ulcer and doudenal ulcer?
An ulcer is an erosion in the mucosal layer of the digestive tract. A gastric ulcer occurs in the lining of the stomach. A duodenal ulcer is an ulcer that occurs in the mucosa of the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). Both types of ulcers have been known to be caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori and are easily treatable. If untreated, they can lead to stomach cancer.
What is an open sore in the lining of the stomach or small intestine?
Open sores that occur inside the stomach lining are called ulcers. Having these ulcers frequently is referred to as open sore stomach.
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.
What is a antral ulcer?
Antral is related to the the antrum of the stomach. So an Antral Ulcelr is an ulcer in the antrum portion of the stomach.
What is antral ulcer?
Antral is related to the the antrum of the stomach. So an Antral Ulcelr is an ulcer in the antrum portion of the stomach.
What diet should I have with a stomach ulcer?
If you have a stomach ulcer your diet should not include whole milk, cream or sour cream with a high fat content. The following provides additional information about the stomach ulcer diet: www.ulcer-cure.com/Treatments/ulcer-diet.php
What are the differences between gastritis and peptic ulcer?
Gastritis is not a single disease, it is immflammation of the stomach lining and has many causes from drinking too much to a bacteria in the stomach. A peptic ulcer is when a sore or ulcer has been made in the lining of the stomach by the stomach acid.
In what cavity does a stomach ulcer operation take place?
An operation on a stomach ulcer would take place in the abdominal cavity.
What you called the hole in your stomach?
a hole in your stomach is called an ulcer
What is it called when you have a hole in the stomach wall?
A hole in the stomach wall is known commonly as an ulcer. Ulcers are caused by an overabundance of hydrochloric acid within the stomach. The acid weakens the stomach lining and penetrates the stomach wall, causing ulcers.
