Tuesday 12 November 2019

Rectify peptic ulcer

Ulcers which occur in the inside of the stomach and the upper portion of the small intestine will be considered as peptic ulcer. Gastric ulcers occur inside the stomach and duodenal ulcers occur in the inside of the upper portion of the small intestine.
Ulcer

Symptoms
The most common symptom of ulcer would be severe stomach pain. Other signs would be as follows:
  • Nausea
  • Bloating
  • Intolerant to fatty food
  • Heartburn
Causes
Usually, peptic ulcers occur when acid in the digestive system eats away at the inner surface of the stomach or small intestine. And this can lead to severe pain as open sores form and it might even lead to bleeding. There is a mucous layer for the digestive tract which usually can protect against the acid. Ulcers are usually developed when the number of acid increases or when the amount of mucus decreases. Common causes could be as follows:
  • Due to helicobacter pylori bacteria
  • Using pain relievers on a daily basis
  • Consuming too much of spicy food
  • Certain medications
Medical care
The primary treatment for ulcers would be acid suppression and measures to heal the ulcers. Usually, doctors would prescribe certain medications for acid suppression and multiplication of the bacterium.This would include proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, and mucosal protective agents. These medications or antibiotics can help acid suppression or to heavily line the mucus, and this could reduce the formation of peptic ulcers. When these medications fail to treat ulcers, doctors would suggest surgery.

Usually, there are 4 types of surgical treatments for ulcers such as:
  • Vagotomy - a surgical procedure that involves removing the part of vagus nerves. These nerves transfer messages from the stomach to the brain to stimulate acid secretion. If the vagus nerve is cut, then it will interpret the transmission of messages which could suppress the acid production.
  • Antrectomy - a surgical option that involves removing the lower portion of the stomach that is antrum. Antrum produces hormones that will stimulate the stomach to produce digestive juices including pepsin and acid.
  • Pyloroplasty - a surgery that will widen the opening of the lower stomach that is pylorus which will help the stomach to empty the contents into the small intestine that is duodenum.
  • Laparoscopy - a surgical option that leads the passage to the inside of the abdomen or stomach and pelvis. Large cuts on the skin will not be required while performing laparoscopy. The pain is less and the recovery period is faster.
Ulcers could lead to further complications hence, it is recommended to treat before it gets worse or severe.

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