Acid Peptic Disease among Patients with Acute Abdomen Visiting the Department of Emergency Medicine in a Tertiary Care Centre

Introduction: Acid peptic disease is caused by excessive acid secretion or weakened mucosal defense. Symptoms include epigastric pain, bloating, and nausea. Factors like gastric acid, Helicobacter pylori infection, alcohol consumption, smoking, and stress contribute to peptic ulcers. Imbalances bet...

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Main Authors: Rashmi Thapa, Mohir Pokharel, Saroj Paudel, Tunam Khadka, Priyanka Sapkota, Rohit Rana, Moneec Pokharel, Dinesh Chhetri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nepal Medical Association 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Nepal Medical Association
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Online Access:https://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/8228