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Acid Peptic Disease: Symptoms Causes and Treatments
Acid Peptic Disease (APD) encompasses conditions caused by an imbalance between acid secretion and gastric mucosal defenses. This imbalance can lead to:
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Stress-related mucosal injury
The imbalance results from either excessive acid secretion or reduced gastric mucosal defense. Due to damage from acid and peptic activity in gastric secretions, acid-peptic diseases are also known as acid-peptic disorders.
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Get A Second OpinionWhat Causes Acid Peptic Disease?
Common causes of Acid Peptic Disorder (APD) include;
- Helicobacter pylori : Infection accounts for 60-90% of gastric and duodenal ulcers.
- NSAIDs : Medications like aspirin and diclofenac inhibit prostaglandin production, which protects the stomach lining, leading to ulcers.
- Alcohol and Smoking : Both can significantly increase acid production.
- Steroids and Other Medications : Drugs such as corticosteroids, niacin, and some chemotherapy agents can exacerbate or cause ulcers.
- Blood Group O : Individuals with this blood group O will have a higher risk of developing stomach ulcers.
- Heredity : A family history of peptic ulcer diseases increases risk, particularly for duodenal ulcers.
- Diet : Low-fiber diets, caffeinated drinks, and fatty foods are linked to peptic ulcers.
- Stress : Associated with peptic ulcers and Cushing's ulcer.
- Diseases : Conditions like chronic liver, lung, and kidney diseases, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, and endocrine disorders such as hyperparathyroidism predispose to peptic ulcers.
What are the Symptoms of Acid Peptic Disease?
Here are the common symptoms of APD. Severe conditions of the below symptoms require immediate consultation with a physician.
- Heartburn
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Water brash
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Blood in stool
- Gastric outlet obstruction
- Ulcer bleeding and perforation
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Book an AppointmentTreatment for Acid Peptic Disease
Consult a physician for the best treatment options. Common treatments include:
- Antacids : These provide quick relief by neutralizing acids inside the stomach, alleviating indigestion and heartburn.
- Receptor Blockers : These help in reducing acid secretion in the stomach lining. And are more effective than antacids.
- Proton Pump Inhibitors : Stop stomach acid secretion.
- Eradication of H. pylori : Antibiotics combined with a proton pump inhibitor or bismuth compound can achieve high eradication rates.
- Surgery : Required if medications are ineffective or in cases of complications.
It is recommended that those with APD have a healthy, balanced diet. The diet and lifestyle modifications below can help ease symptoms, aid healing, and prevent ulcer formation.
- Avoiding alcohol & tobacco
- Spicy & oily foods
- Aspirin and other NSAID medications
How to Prevent Acid Peptic Disease (APD)
To lower your risk of peptic ulcers:
- Detect and Eradicate H. pylori : Most people with an H. pylori infection are unaware. A urea breath test can detect it, and proactive treatment can prevent issues. Retesting is advisable if previously treated.
- Use NSAIDs as Directed : Avoid exceeding recommended doses. If you have had peptic ulcer disease, avoid NSAIDs or take them with medication to protect the stomach lining.
Conclusion
Acid Peptic Disease (APD) is the end result of irregular steadiness between acid secretion and gastric defenses, usually which induced through H. pylori-NSAIDs-lifestyle related factors. Effective treatments generally include antacids, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and H. pylori eradication. Precautions such as abstaining from smoking, alcohol and NSAIDs can prevent complications in addition to early detection and treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Acid Peptic Disease (APD) describes a condition which is due to an interplay between imbalance in the acid secretion and mucosal lining of the stomach that causes damage. These conditions are peptic ulcer disease (PUD), gastroesophageal reflux disease the stress-related mucosal injury
Helicobacter pylori and prolonged us of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the two most common causes of peptic ulcer disease. Depression There are other factors that cause depression such as smoking, too much alcohol consumption, stress and some medications.
APD is treated with antacids, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and H. pylori eradication therapy using antibiotics. Changes in lifestyle to stop drinking alcohol, smoking and eating spicy represents another way of living that help control the symptoms, preventing complications.
True, peptic ulcers may be curable with the appropriate treatment that includes prescription medications ranging from PPIs as well as antibiotics for an H. pylori infection. Yet, untreated ulcers can last longer and become worse — even with complications.
Water, caffeine-free herbal teas such as chamomile or peppermint tea and non-acidic juices like aloe vera juice. Milk might make you feel a little better in the moment, but long-term using dairy as pre-meal retreat is likely to spark more acid production.
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