Drugs-for-peptic-ulcer
Gastroenterology: AGA Journal: Published March, 2019Prior research has shown an
association between proton pump inhibitors and fracture risk. This study
checked for markers for bone reabsorption and formation and followed bone
mineral density and the incidence of fractures. It also looked at levels of
calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, and parath...
During
the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims practice daily fasting from dawn to sunset.
This commitment changes their daily food routine in terms of number of meals,
quantity of caloric intake, and types of food consumed. This
change in consumption patterns during Ramadan has an effect on metabolism and
weight, sleeping patterns, and possibly ga...
The Lancet: Published on November, 2022Aspirin is widely recommended for the secondary prevention of
thrombotic vascular disease. Its use is
limited principally by increased risk of bleeding, particularly from the
gastrointestinal tract.The risks of upper gastrointestinal bleeding can be mitigated
in part by acid suppression with proton pump i...
Acute
upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) is a common medical emergency. In
Western countries, its incidence was estimated to be over 100 cases per 100 000
adults per year. Fortunately, the mortality rates of AUGIB have decreased over
the past few decades, largely attributable to improvements in endoscopic and
pharmacological therapies...
Proton
pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most commonly used medications in the
world. Developed for the treatment and prevention of acid-mediated upper
gastrointestinal conditions, these agents are being used increasingly for
indications where their benefits are less certain.
PPI over prescription
imposes an economic cost and contri...
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
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This nested case-control study
examined adults with gastric, liver, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers and use
of PPI for ≥2 years. Cancer risks for PPI dose and duration were also
evaluated.
While exploratory analysis found
an increased cancer risk for PPI use ≥10 years,...
The American Journal of Gastroenterology:
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a
class of effective medications used to treat various acid-related disorders.
Their use in the clinical setting has increased rapidly and tremendously. PPIs
are among the most commonly used medications worldwide.
However, the widespread
availability of these...
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The
authors investigated physician adherence with recommending peptic ulcer
disease (PUD) prophylaxis for elderly patients who were receiving dual
antiplatelet therapy or anticoagulation or who were at risk of bleeding
PUD, as per expert consensus guidelines from the American College of
Gastroenterol...
Peptic ulcer disease is often defined as a mucosal break
greater than 3-5 mm in the stomach or duodenum with a visible depth. It is
therefore an endoscopic diagnosis in contrast to dyspepsia, which is a clinical
diagnosis based on symptoms alone. Peptic ulcer disease results from an
imbalance between factors that protect the mucosa of the stoma...
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is
the most common GI diagnosis necessitating. Upper GI bleeding (UGIB) refers to
bleeding originating from sites in the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum.AbstractThe American Journal of
Gastroenterology society performed systematic reviews addressing predefined
clinical questions to develop recommendations with the...
A Peptic ulcer is a small sore or
lesion in the lining of stomach or duodenum, the first part of the intestine.
This sore is often aggravated by stomach acid, but is usually not caused by the
acid itself. More likely, the cause is either a bacterium known as Helicobacter
pylori (H. pylori) or taking non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID...
Heartburn is a cardinal symptom
of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and is among the most common patient
complaints.
Chronic GERD can cause heart
burn, ulcers, scarring, and inflammation in the esophagus. It can also change
cells that line the esophagus. This is known as Barrett's esophagus and it
increases the risk of developi...
