Introduction: Each year Peptic Ulcers affects around 4 million people around the world, and 2%-14% of these patients are diagnosed with Perforated Ulcers. Perforated Peptic Ulcers also known as PPU, is quite infrequent though when diagnosed it is life threatening, with the mortality rate ranging between 10%-40%. The most prominent symptom of PPU is the sudden onset of epigastric pain.
What are Perforated Ulcers: There are three different types of Peptic Ulcers. There are Gastric Ulcers, which are ulcers developed on the inside of the stomach, the Esophageal Ulcers which are developed in the esophagus, and lastly, the Duodenal Ulcers which are developed in the first section of the small intestine or known as the Duodenum. All of the following Peptic ulcers are commonly described as a developed sore locating in various positions of the digestive system. The stomach and the Duodenum both have a layer of mucus to protect it from the acids produced by the stomach used to break down foods. A PPU occurs when the inside of the stomach or the small bowel is exposed to acid where there is no mucus. The ulcer attacks the tissue causing …show more content…
pylori, as well as corrosion of stomach acids. H. pylori is a spiral bacteria that is found in two-thirds of the world's population. This bacteria is usually harmless and does not cause symptoms, and rarely causes sores. After H. pylori enters the digestive tract, it attacks the lining of your stomach, which is there to protect your stomach from acidity. If the bacteria causes enough damage it can result in acid going through the lining of your stomach, which can cause ulcers. H. pylori are more commonly found in countries that lack clean water or good sewage systems. You are able to pick up this bacteria from; water, utensils, and exchange of bodily fluids with people who have it already. This bacteria infects many people during childhood but can also infect you during
What are Perforated Ulcers: There are three different types of Peptic Ulcers. There are Gastric Ulcers, which are ulcers developed on the inside of the stomach, the Esophageal Ulcers which are developed in the esophagus, and lastly, the Duodenal Ulcers which are developed in the first section of the small intestine or known as the Duodenum. All of the following Peptic ulcers are commonly described as a developed sore locating in various positions of the digestive system. The stomach and the Duodenum both have a layer of mucus to protect it from the acids produced by the stomach used to break down foods. A PPU occurs when the inside of the stomach or the small bowel is exposed to acid where there is no mucus. The ulcer attacks the tissue causing …show more content…
pylori, as well as corrosion of stomach acids. H. pylori is a spiral bacteria that is found in two-thirds of the world's population. This bacteria is usually harmless and does not cause symptoms, and rarely causes sores. After H. pylori enters the digestive tract, it attacks the lining of your stomach, which is there to protect your stomach from acidity. If the bacteria causes enough damage it can result in acid going through the lining of your stomach, which can cause ulcers. H. pylori are more commonly found in countries that lack clean water or good sewage systems. You are able to pick up this bacteria from; water, utensils, and exchange of bodily fluids with people who have it already. This bacteria infects many people during childhood but can also infect you during