Duodenal Ulcer

A duodenal ulcer is a chronic disease that occurs due to the interaction of acid and proteins in the gastrointestinal tract. It affects the mucous membrane of the duodenum and some other intestines, which leads to its damage. An ulcer is a through hole affecting the deeper layers of the intestine. Depending on the severity of symptoms, the disease is divided into different forms: acute, aggravated, chronic.

The disease mainly affects people over 40 years of age, 80% of those affected are men. The risk of developing an ulcer in men increases 3 times in the first generation, in the second - 5 times, in the third - 25 times. People with 0-1 blood groups most often suffer from peptic ulcer disease. Ulcers are much less common in individuals carrying other antigens of classes I, II or III of the Rh factor system. Statistics show that peptic ulcer of the 12th intestine is half as common among women as among men. Age-related causes of the disease regarding the appearance of gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers begin to appear in women much later than in men - throughout the world, the peak incidence of the disease occurs at an average age of 65-69 years. Elderly people in Russia suffer from this disease three times more often than young people.

The main symptoms of an ulcer may be: periodic or constant pain in the

Ulcer of the duodenum ** and ** (Duodenul ulcer**) is an ulcer formed when acid and intestinal contents (pepsin) are exposed to the stomach. This is often observed in individuals with increased levels of acid sensitivity. It occurs most often in people with the second blood group. If an ulcer is present, the duodenum may become infected with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, which further weakens the stomach. Because of this, a person experiences a number of characteristic symptoms, such as abdominal pain and nausea. The pain may go away depending on the individual, and this can last from weeks to several months, but the pain periodically returns. The patient may experience other complications of this disease, such as blockage of the duodenum, hematemesis (bleeding), or perforation of the intestinal lining. However, treatment of the ulcer is practically possible, and antisecretion is recommended.

**Duodenal ulcer** is a chronic ulceration (hole) of the mucous membrane of the duodenum, which is located between the stomach and small intestine. This occurs as a result of the action of acid and enzymes (pepsin) on the sensitive mucous membrane. Duodenal ulcers most often affect people with overactive stomach contents, and about one in four of them have type O blood, which can increase the risk of developing ulcers.

The bacteria Helicobacter pylori is usually found in patients with ulcers because the presence of inflammation in the stomach is necessary for the development of ulcers. The most common symptoms of ulcers include severe pain, especially on an empty stomach. The pain may last for several weeks or months and then return again. Vomiting and bowel dysfunction are also common.

Complications of ulcers can be varied. Bleeding (hematemesis syndrome), perforation or fusion (stenosis) of the intestinal walls can become especially dangerous. To reduce ulcer symptoms, your doctor may prescribe antacid medications, which reduce the amount of stomach acid. Most ulcer-forming drugs are successfully treated with antisecretory drugs. Sometimes surgery may be required in the form of a gastrectomy or vagotomy.

Duodenal ulcer is one of the most common diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and requires timely medical treatment. Patients should visit their doctor regularly and monitor their diet to prevent exacerbation of the disease and possible complications.