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Chapter 10

Gastric and Duodenal Disorders

Chapter 10

Gastric and Duodenal Disorders

Gastritis-I: Introduction and Types
Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining, also known as the gastric mucosa, and can be classified as acute, chronic, or reactive. First, acute …
Gastritis-II: Pathophysiology
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining that causes the gastric mucosa to become hyperemic and edematous, leading to superficial erosion. It …
Gastritis III: Clinical Manifestations and Management
Acute gastritis manifests with a sudden onset of symptoms, including epigastric pain, dyspepsia, anorexia, hiccups, nausea, and vomiting. Hematemesis and …
Peptic Ulcer Disease I: Introduction
Peptic ulcer disease, or PUD, involves mucosal erosion in the esophagus, stomach, pylorus, or duodenum, appearing as acute or chronic ulcers. Acute ulcers …
Peptic Ulcer Disease II: Pathophysiology
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) is characterized by the development of ulcers in the stomach or duodenal mucosa. Its pathophysiology is complex, involving a …
Peptic Ulcer Disease III: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies
Peptic ulcer disease, or PUD, exhibits various manifestations based on ulcer location and severity. Gastric ulcers cause burning or gaseous discomfort in …
Peptic Ulcer Disease IV: Management
Medical management of peptic ulcer disease, or PUD, involves a comprehensive approach. Medication is the first-line treatment for 10 to 14 days to …
Peptic Ulcer Disease V: Surgical Management and Nursing Care
Surgical management and nursing care are crucial in treating Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD). Here is an organized and enhanced overview of the surgical …
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR)-Based Rapid Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Antibiotic Resistance
Helicobacter pylori is a major human pathogen that infects approximately half of the global population and is becoming a serious health threat due to …
Exploring Left Upper Quadrant Gastric Body Views for Advanced Gastric Ultrasound Evaluations
Over the past two decades, diagnostic point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as a rapid and non-invasive bedside tool for addressing clinical …
Evaluating the Therapeutic Effects of  Desmodium caudatum  Decoction on Gastric Ailments in Rats
In order to preliminarily explore the effects of Desmodium caudatum on gastritis and intestinal flora in rats, a chronic gastritis rat model was …