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Acid Peptic Disease

Acid Peptic Disease

The acid peptic disease commonly called APD includes several conditions. These conditions are the result of damage from acid and peptic activity in gastric secretions. This mostly occurs when the acid starts irritating the inner cells’ mucosal layer of the stomach. Acid peptic diseases mostly affect the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Symptoms to Watch out For Symptoms of peptic ulcers can cause health issues. It includes nausea, water brash, vomiting, loss of appetite and weight loss, and abdominal pain.  The various complications include bleeding, perforation, and obstruction in the digestive tract. It may sometimes cause cancer. Diagnosis The peptic disease is diagnosed by doing various tests by a doctor.  It includes blood, breath tests, endoscopy, and stool tests. Sometimes rarely now barium radiography to health os recommended according to the health of a patient. How to minimize the effects of acid peptic disorder? Successful treatment of H pylori infections decreases the risk of several problems. It includes such as peptic ulcers, MALToma, and possibly gastric cancers. The Proton Pump Inhibitor therapy reduces the recurrence of peptic ulcer bleeding in patients. Treatment for the acid peptic disease You have to consult the physician for the best treatment suited for you. However, the most common types of treatment undergone are below mentioned.

acid peptic disease treatment

  • Antacids These serve as quick-relief solutions but are not effective as a long-term treatment.
  • H2 receptor blockers These are more effective than antacids and can help to cure this problem.
  • Proton pump blockers. These can completely abolish the secretion of acid and you may feel relaxed.
  • Eradication of H pylori Treatment of H pylori minimizes the chances of suffering from several types of  Acid Peptic disease.

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