Peptic ulcer refers to the ulcer formed by the gastrointestinal mucosa digested by gastric acid and pepsin and other digestive juices.

gastric ulcer

duodenal ulcer

Excess gastric acid secretion.

The protective mechanism of gastric mucosa is weakened.

Helicobacter pylori infection

Upper abdominal pain: mostly dull pain, dull pain, burning pain, etc.

Acid reflux and belching: Symptoms caused by gastric acid refluxing into the esophagus.

Nausea and vomiting: symptoms caused by damage to the gastric mucosa.

Upper abdominal tenderness: Patients with gastric ulcers often have upper abdominal tenderness.

Abdominal mass: A few patients may have a palpable mass in the upper abdomen.

Bleeding: The most common complication of peptic ulcers.

Perforation: A complication caused by a peptic ulcer penetrating the wall of the stomach or duodenum.

Pyloric obstruction: A complication caused by pyloric stenosis or obstruction due to peptic ulcer.

Cancer: A small number of gastric ulcers can become cancerous.

Gastroscopy: It is the gold standard for the diagnosis of peptic ulcer.

X-ray barium meal examination: signs such as ulcer niches can be found.

Helicobacter pylori test: can determine whether Helicobacter pylori infection is present.

Chronic gastritis: Symptoms include upper abdominal pain, acid reflux, etc., but no ulcer formation.

Gastric cancer: manifests as upper abdominal pain, weight loss and other symptoms, and can be identified by gastroscopy.

Functional dyspepsia: Symptoms such as upper abdominal pain and bloating, but no organic disease.

Drug treatment: including inhibiting gastric acid secretion, protecting gastric mucosa, and resisting Helicobacter pylori infection.

Surgical treatment: Patients with serious complications such as bleeding and perforation need surgical treatment.

Maintain good living habits: eat regularly, quit smoking and limit alcohol, etc.

Avoid excessive mental stress: keep a happy mood and avoid overwork.

Actively treat Helicobacter pylori infection: perform regular Helicobacter pylori testing and treat infections promptly if found.

Dietary conditioning: Mainly foods that are light, easy to digest, and rich in nutrients.

Psychological nursing: Pay attention to the patient's psychological state and provide necessary psychological counseling and support.

Regular follow-up: Perform gastroscopy regularly to understand the healing status of the ulcer.