Case Study On Peptic Ulcer
Case Study On Peptic Ulcer
Case Study On Peptic Ulcer
ACID PEPTIC
DISEASE
A 40 year old male was admitted in the hospital on 17.8.2018.
CHIEF COMPLAINTS:
C/O Abdominal pain on & off 15 days
Vomiting for 2 days * 3 episodes
SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION:
CVS: S1 S2 (✚) no murmur
RS: soft, tender (✚)
ABD: BAE(✚)
LAB INVESTIGATIONS:
IMPRESSION:
USG ABDOMEN- Normal study
In Endoscopy –ulcers were found.
DIAGNOSIS:
Acid peptic disease
DRUG CHART:
S. BRAND NAME GENERIC NAME DOSE ROA FREQ DURATION
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SUBJECTIVE A 45 year old male patient was admitted with the c/o abdominal pain * night along with
vomiting in 3 episodes.
OBJECTIVE Upon admission physical and systemic examination lab investigations should mild to
moderatel evels of dehydration.
ASSESSMENT Based on the subjective and objective findings, the patient was assessed to have acid
peptic disease. Acid peptic disorders are the resultof distinctive, but overlapping
pathogens mechanisms leading to either excessive acid secretion or diminished
mucosal defense.
PLAN The plan implemented for this patients was adequate and patient was advised to adhere
to drug therapy as long as prescribed.
PATIENT COUNSELING:
REGARDING DISEASE:
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD), also known as a peptic ulcer or stomach ulcer, is a break in the lining of the
stomach, first part of the small intestine, or occasionally the lower esophagus.
An ulcer in the stomach is known as a gastric ulcer while that in the first part of the intestines is known as
a duodenal ulcer.
The most common symptoms are waking at night with upper abdominal pain or upper abdominal pain that
improves with eating. The pain is often described as a burning or dull ache.
Other symptoms include belching, vomiting, weight loss, or poor appetite. About a third of older people
have no symptoms.
Complications may include bleeding, perforation, and blockage of the stomach. Bleeding occurs in as
many as 15% of people.
• ABOUT MEDICATIONS:
Omeprazole reduces the gastric acid should be taken once daily.
Ranitidine reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Do not miss the dose or double the dose.
REGARDING LIFESTYLE:
Encourage the patient to take plenty of fluids. The aim is to prevent dehydration.
The fluid lost in their vomit and/or diarrhoea needs to be replaced. Patient should
continue with their normal diet and usual drinks.
Avoid fruit juices or fizzy drinks, as these can make diarrhoea worse.
Don't let share towels and flannels.
Don't let them help to prepare food for others.
Avoid fried and oily food items, fast food etc.
Food should be taken at right time.
Consume plenty of curd and tender coconut.