Question 1

can peptic ulcer disease lead to cancer?

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Rarely: Peptic ulcers and stomach cancer are both caused, in part, by helicobacter infection. A stomach cancer may present as an ulcer. A bona fide peptic almost never turns into cancer.

Question 2

how does a peptic ulcer disease affect your digestive system?

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Varies: Ulcers can cause pain, nausea, vomiting, bleeding, anemia or weight loss. Ironically, most ulcers are probably asymptomatic.

Question 3

are there any other treatment options for peptic ulcer disease?

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Other than what?: The mainstay of ulcer treatment for the past 2 decades had been acid suppression with proton pump inhibitors such as prilosec, prevacid, nexium, dexilant, (dexlansoprazole) aciphex, protonix, etc. For refractory bleeding ulcers or perforated ulcers, surgery may me necessary. This has become much less common since Prilosec was released.

Question 4

what are common symptoms of peptic ulcer disease?

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Pain, nausea: Most ulcers are probably asymptomatic but common symptoms include mid upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and black tarry stools.

Question 5

what are recently approved drugs for the management of peptic ulcer disease?

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Define recent: Pylera is a combo pill used to treat helicobacter pylori which causes ulcers. Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) is a proton-pump inhibitor in the same class as Prilosec and Nexium which helps to heal ulcers.

Question 6

is peptic ulcer disease also related to having pernicious anemia?

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It can be: Pernicious anemia is an anemia caused by a deficiency in vitamin b12.  To use b12, you must have intrinsic factor which is made by cells in your stomach.  If you have numerous ulcers, you could damage the cells and not make enough of this chemical, however that is unlikely.

Question 7

can patients with peptic ulcer disease pud have pernicious anemia?

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Hopefully not: If you are managed with chronic acid reducing medications, you run the risk of low B12 levels in your blood.  Get tested and supplement if recommended.  You should not experience  B12 anemia if under medical care.

Question 8

echo said early hypertensive heart disease changes bp currently under control im 20 and having dypsnea had an x-ray done came out good i was diagnosed with peptic ulcer does it cause dypsnea? and chest tightness please help?

Accepted Answer

: Echo and chest Xray came out good which is a good thing , arguing against anything acute going on. But there are lots of questions to ask,  Are you smoking? Do you have asthma? Are you overweight? Do you have anemia? Do you sleep well at night? Did you have Covid recently? Are you constantly exposed to any type of allergens? Do u use PED/ drugs? Regular follow up with your PCP is essential here

Question 9

what can i do to ease the symptoms of a peptic ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Acid reducing meds: Also known as proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole etc. Are recommended for the treatment of ulcers. Otc antacids may help with short term symptom relief but will not heal ulcers.
If h. Pylori bacterium is present you will need antibiotics as well. Avoid any nsaids, or Aspirin and make sure you eat light avoiding heavy, spicy and acidic foods, including citrus, sodas, caffeine, alcohol & smoking.

Question 10

what is the  treatment of peptic ulcer?

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Meds, occ surgery: These days we are aware that most ulcers are caused by a bacterial infection (h. Pylori): treat infection for about 2 weeks, involves meds to reduce acid production as well , e.g. Nexium (esomeprazole) or prilosec, cures the disease in most . Complicated ulcers, e.g. Bleed or perforate are more involved to treat. Uncomplicated ulcers caused by nsaids rxd with meds, e.g. Nexium (esomeprazole) or prilosec, less surgery these day.

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