• Dr.S.Sivakrishnan

Peptic ulcer is a multifactorial disease and it is one of the most prevalent diseases in gastrointestinal field. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a break in the inner lining of the stomach, first part of the small intestine or sometimes the lower esophagus. It has been one of the most prevalent diseases in the world, and some of its complications have been the major causes of morbidity and mortality. An ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer, while that in the first part of the intestines is a duodenal ulcer. Although there is a lot of evidence that the eradication of Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) prevents ulcer recurrence, the development of ulcers only occurs in several percent of persons infected with H. pylori. Although stress is associated with ulcer development in 30– 40% of all patients with peptic ulcer, many persons who are under stress do not suffer from this disease. The organ affected by stress varies depending on many factors, including individual predisposition (vulnerable organ), smoking, drinking, and dietary habits. This review focus the causes, diagnosis, management and nutritional care in peptic ulcer diseases.

Peptic ulcer, Helicobacter pylori, Dietary habits, Drugs

"AN OVERVIEW OF CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 1, page no.1028-1035, January-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1801192.pdf

"AN OVERVIEW OF CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 1, page no. pp1028-1035, January-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1801192.pdf