Abstract: Peptic ulcer embraces both gastric and duodenal ulcers and has been a major threat to the world’s population over the past two centuries, with a high morbidity and substantial mortality. The aim of study was to determine the prevalence rate of Peptic ulcer in patients of different age groups and to find out the treatment of peptic ulcer with the suitable combination therapy.
A standardized data collection form was designed for the purpose of conducting this study which was filled after the verbal communication with the patients. Questions related to prevalence and management of peptic ulcer were added and data was collected & results were presented in tabular & graphical form.
Prevalence of Peptic ulcer in Fifty Patients suffering from Peptic ulcer was observed by examining their profiles and Test reports. Prevalence of patients suffering from peptic ulcer (in different age groups) was found. There was a high incidence in 33-48years age group (42%).The predominant causes are infection with Helicobacter pylori and use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
The prevalence of peptic ulcer in fifty male and female patients suffering from peptic ulcer disease was observed, there was high incidence in age group 33-48 years (42%). It was found that Most of the patients (46%) were suffering from NSAIDS induced peptic ulcer and triple therapy regimen for 7-14 days consisting of proton pump inhibitors, cytoprotective agents and antibiotics was mostly prescribed by physician to patients which was very effective and patients were satisfied with their medication therapy. The effectiveness of Combination therapy was observed in management of peptic ulcer disease in fifty male & female patients which was (100%).
Keyword: Peptic ulcer, Prevalence, Management, Combination Therapy, Recovery of Patients.
Title: Prevalence and Management of Peptic Ulcer with combination therapy
Author: Hira Rehman, Saira, Mariam Zaka
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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