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    Peptic Ulcer: By: Therese Jane Timbalopez

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    Peptic ulcers develop as sores in the stomach, esophagus, or small intestine due to inflammation from H. pylori bacteria or stomach acids. Symptoms include abdominal pain and bloody stools. Untreated ulcers can perforate or bleed severely. Diagnosis involves endoscopy or upper GI series. Treatment focuses on eliminating H. pylori infections through antibiotics and reducing stomach acid with proton pump inhibitors. Nursing care plans address pain management, adequate nutrition, anxiety reduction, education, and risk for dehydration.

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    Peptic ulcers develop as sores in the stomach, esophagus, or small intestine due to inflammation from H. pylori bacteria or stomach acids. Symptoms include abdominal pain and bloody stools. Untreated ulcers can perforate or bleed severely. Diagnosis involves endoscopy or upper GI series. Treatment focuses on eliminating H. pylori infections through antibiotics and reducing stomach acid with proton pump inhibitors. Nursing care plans address pain management, adequate nutrition, anxiety reduction, education, and risk for dehydration.

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    Peptic ulcers develop as sores in the stomach, esophagus, or small intestine due to inflammation from H. pylori bacteria or stomach acids. Symptoms include abdominal pain and bloody stools. Untreated ulcers can perforate or bleed severely. Diagnosis involves endoscopy or upper GI series. Treatment focuses on eliminating H. pylori infections through antibiotics and reducing stomach acid with proton pump inhibitors. Nursing care plans address pain management, adequate nutrition, anxiety reduction, education, and risk for dehydration.

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    Peptic Ulcer: By: Therese Jane Timbalopez

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    Peptic ulcers develop as sores in the stomach, esophagus, or small intestine due to inflammation from H. pylori bacteria or stomach acids. Symptoms include abdominal pain and bloody stools. Untreated ulcers can perforate or bleed severely. Diagnosis involves endoscopy or upper GI series. Treatment focuses on eliminating H. pylori infections through antibiotics and reducing stomach acid with proton pump inhibitors. Nursing care plans address pain management, adequate nutrition, anxiety reduction, education, and risk for dehydration.

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    Peptic Ulcer

    By: Therese Jane Timbalopez


    What are peptic ulcers?
    Peptic ulcers are sores that develop in the lining of the
    stomach, lower esophagus, or small intestine. They’re
    usually formed as a result of inflammation caused by the
    bacteria H. pylori, as well as from erosion from stomach
    acids. Peptic ulcers are a fairly common health problem.
    • There are three types of peptic ulcers:
    • gastric ulcers: ulcers that develop inside the stomach
    • esophageal ulcers: ulcers that develop inside the esophagus
    • duodenal ulcers: ulcers that develop in the upper section of
    the small intestines, called the duodenum
    Causes of peptic ulcers
    Different factors can cause the lining of the stomach, the esophagus,
    and the small intestine to break down. These include:
    • Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a type of bacteria that can cause a
    stomach infection and inflammation
    • frequent use of aspirin (Bayer), ibuprofen (Advil), and other anti-
    inflammatory drugs (risk associated with this behavior increases in
    women and people over the age of 60)
    • smoking
    • drinking too much alcohol
    • radiation therapy
    • stomach cancer
    Symptoms of peptic ulcers
    The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is burning abdominal pain
    that extends from the navel to the chest, which can range from mild to
    severe. In some cases, the pain may wake you up at night. Small peptic
    ulcers may not produce any symptoms in the early phases.
    Other common signs of a peptic ulcer include:
    • changes in appetite
    • nausea
    • bloody or dark stools
    • unexplained weight loss
    • indigestion
    • vomiting
    • chest pain
    Complications of a peptic ulcer
    Untreated ulcers can become worse over time.
    They can lead to other more serious health
    complications such as:
    • Perforation: A hole develops in the lining of
    the stomach or small intestine and causes an
    infection. A sign of a perforated ulcer is
    sudden, severe abdominal pain.
    • Internal bleeding: Bleeding ulcers can result in
    significant blood loss and thus require
    hospitalization. Signs of a bleeding ulcer
    include lightheadedness, dizziness, and black
    stools.
    • Scar tissue: This is thick tissue that develops
    after an injury. This tissue makes it difficult for
    food to pass through your digestive tract. Signs
    of scar tissue include vomiting and weight loss.
    Tests and exams for peptic ulcers

    Two types of tests are available to diagnose a


    peptic ulcer. They are called upper endoscopy
    and upper gastrointestinal (GI) series.
    How to treat a peptic ulcer?
    • Treatment will depend on the underlying
    cause of your ulcer. If tests show that you have
    an H. pylori infection, your doctor will
    prescribe a combination of medication. You’ll
    have to take the medications for up to two
    weeks. The medications include antibiotics to
    help kill infections and proton pump inhibitors
    (PPIs) to help reduce stomach acid.
    Nursing Care Plans
    The nursing goals of a client with a peptic ulcer disease include reducing
    or eliminating contributing factors, promoting comfort measures,
    promoting optimal nutrition, decreasing anxiety with increased
    knowledge of disease, management, and prevention of ulcer recurrence
    and preventing complications

    Here are five (5) nursing care plans (NCP) and nursing diagnosis for
    patients with peptic ulcer disease:
    Acute Pain
    Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
    Anxiety
    Deficient Knowledge
    Risk For Deficient Fluid Volume

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