What is Peptic Ulcer ?
It is ulceration of mucosa bathed in gastric juice.
Where does Peptic Ulcer occur ?
1- Gastric irritants : Spices, Aspirin, NSAID, Cortisone, alcohol .......... etc.
2- Stress Ulcers:
- Hge, shock, cardiac infarction,
- Cerebral trauma, stroke (Cushing ulcer)
- Endotoxic shock, Burns (Curling's Ulcer)
What are the complications of Peptic Ulcer ?
1. Hematemesis 2. Chronicity
3. Perforation (Very rare)
It is ulceration of mucosa bathed in gastric juice.
Where does Peptic Ulcer occur ?
Site : A- Duodenum à (commonest).
B- Stomach.
C- Rarely in: Jejunum, Esophagus, Mickle’s diverticulum .
B- Stomach.
C- Rarely in: Jejunum, Esophagus, Mickle’s diverticulum .
What are the Causes and predisposing factors of Peptic Ulcer ?
1- Gastric irritants : Spices, Aspirin, NSAID, Cortisone, alcohol .......... etc.
2- Stress Ulcers:
- Hge, shock, cardiac infarction,
- Cerebral trauma, stroke (Cushing ulcer)
- Endotoxic shock, Burns (Curling's Ulcer)
What are the complications of Peptic Ulcer ?
1. Hematemesis 2. Chronicity
3. Perforation (Very rare)