Peptic Ulcers
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Description
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Peptic ulcers are the result of deterioration of the mucosal lining of the stomach and duodenum that can lead to damage of the gastrointestinal tissue. Pepsin, a catalytic enzyme that assists in protein breakdown, increases the gastric acidity in the stomach and assists in digestion. This production of excessive acid can overwhelm the protective lining of mucus within the stomach and duodenum. The stomach tissue cannot handle the acidity and begins to erode.
There are three classifications of Peptic Ulcer:
- Stomach
- Duodenal
- Stress
Prevalence/Incidence[edit | edit source]
According to the National Institute of Health, one in 10 Americans will suffer a ulcer. Over 500 million people are diagnosed each year while 4 million cases are reported as reoccuring.
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