Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Duodenal ulcers

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Epigastric consistent pain; 
Pain is absent when the patient awakens but appears in mid-morning and is relieved by food;
Better 30+ min after food intake, but recurs 2 to 3 hours after a meal; 
Pain that awakens a patient at night is common and is highly suggestive of duodenal ulcer;

PhysicalFindings

Epigastric tenderness on palpation;

ClinicalTests

Upper Endoscopy; 
Biopsy for H.pylori

RiskFactors

H.Pylori in 80-90%; 
Younger population;
75% of PUD

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease?query=Duodenal ulcers