Peptic Ulcer Disease

Emily Tuerk; Sara Doss; Kevin Polsley

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2023.03.003

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Prim Care. 2023 Sep;50(3):351-362. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2023.03.003. Epub 2023 May 24.

Authors

Emily Tuerk¹, Sara Doss², Kevin Polsley²

Affiliations

¹ Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Primary Care, 2160 South First Avenue, Mulcahy 2525, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. Electronic address: etuerk@lumc.edu.
² Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Primary Care, 2160 South First Avenue, Mulcahy 2525, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.

PMID: 37516507
DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2023.03.003

Abstract

Peptic ulcer disease is a common cause of epigastric pain typically related to Helicobacter pylori infection or NSAID use that can lead to serious consequences including upper GI bleed or perforation if undiagnosed. Diagnostic strategies vary depending on age and treatment is dependent on etiology.

Keywords: Epigastric pain; GI bleeding; H. pylori; NSAIDs; Peptic ulcer disease.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Helicobacter Infections* / complications
Helicobacter Infections* / diagnosis
Helicobacter Infections* / drug therapy
Helicobacter pylori*
Humans
Peptic Ulcer* / diagnosis
Peptic Ulcer* / therapy

Substances

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal