Duedenal Ulcer
What is Duedenal Ulcer?
Duedenal Ulcer is a chronic and recurrent disease. The ulcer is usually deep and sharply demarcated. More than 95% of duodenal ulcers occur in the first portion of the duodenum. These ulcers are round or elliptical, less than 1 cm in diameter.
Clinical Features of Duedenal Ulcer
1. Epigastric pain, gnawing in character, boring in nature. Appears 1/2hr-3hr after meal.
Pain is usually relieved within a few minutes by food or antacids. Pain frequently awakens
the patient at night.
2. Epigastric tenderness.
3. Sense of hunger.
Management of Duedenal Ulcer
1.Stop smoking.
2.Correct diet.
3.Antacids.
4.Consult a doctor.