PepticUlcerDisease.pptVIP

Peptic Ulcer Disease Peptic Ulcer Disease Condition characterized by Erosion of GI mucosa resulting from digestive action of HCl and pepsin Peptic Ulcer Disease Ulcer development Lower esophagus Stomach Duodenum 10% of men, 4% of women Types Acute Superficial erosion Minimal erosion Chronic Muscular wall erosion with formation of fibrous tissue Present continuously for many months or intermittently Peptic Ulcer Disease  Etiology and Pathophysiology Develop only in presence of acid environment Excess of gastric acid not necessary for ulcer development Person with a gastric ulcer has norm