PEPTIC ULCER /ULCERA PEPTICA

Es una importante causa de visita al consultorio y al departamento de urgencias que provoca dolor abdominal, indigestión y potencial sin fin de complicaciones. Tipicamente asociada a la infección en el estomago por una bacteria llamada Helicobacter pylori y/o al consumo de anti inflamatorios (analgésicos para el dolor) y malos hábitos como el consumo de alcohol, tábaco, alimentos irritantes y estres. Un estudio reciente en Estados Unidos demostró que la prevalencia de Helicobacter pylori en esa población es solo del 10%, por lo que es razonable realizar endoscopia de tubo digestivo superior (estomago) en todo aquel paciente con dispepsia (dolor abdominal recurrente en la parte superior del abdomen) inclusive en menores de 50años para investigar la causa de sus síntomas. Si tiene molestias digestivas, acuda a nuestro consultorio.

It is a major cause of office and emergency department visit causing abdominal pain, dyspepsia and potential complications. Typically associated with infection in the stomach by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori and / or consumption of anti-inflammatories (pain killers) and bad habits such as consumption of alcohol, tobacco, irritating foods and stress. A recent study in the United States, showed that the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in this population is only 10%, so it is reasonable to perform endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract (stomach) in all those patients with dyspepsia (recurrent abdominal pain in the upper part of the abdomen) in people under 50 years to investigate the cause of their symptoms. If you have digestive complaints, visit our office.