வயிற்றுப் புண்கள்(பெப்டிக் அல்சர்)காரணங்கள்,அறிகுறிகள்,பரிசோதனைகள்,சிகிச்சைகள்/Peptic Ulcer

Peptic ulcer

Peptic ulcer are sores in the lining of the esophagus, stomach or duodenum.

The two most important initiating causes of ulcers are infection of the stomach by a 

bacterium named "Helicobacter pylori" (H. pylori) and chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications or NSAIDs. 

Cigarette smoking and Alchahol also is an important cause of ulcers as well as failure of ulcer healing.

Symptoms

Feeling full when eating

Upper abdominal pain, or burning . 

Bloating

vomiting, 

nausea 

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of an ulcer is made by either a barium upper gastrointestinal X-ray 

or an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.