Explain the pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcer Disease as compared to…
Question Answered Explain the pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcer Disease as compared to… Explain the pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcer Disease as compared to GERD and explain which one his symptoms most closely represent. Henry, a 58 y/o male, recently reports waking up in the middle of the night with burning abdominal pain. Symptoms occur several nights a week with occasional discomfort in the middle of the afternoon. A bland diet or drinking milk do seem to help and spicy foods aggregate the symptoms.PMH: non-contributorySH: Works in a grocery store, divorced, non-smoker, drinks 1-2 beers/dayAllergies: noneMeds: 1 325mg ASA daily for cardiovascular preventionROS:Constitutional: Decrease appetite and 5% weight loss; denies feverENT: Denies sore throat or drainageLungs: Occasional dry cough at nightHeart: Mid sternum chest burning intermittentlyAbdomen: Epigastric burning and tenderness, denies constipation or diarrhea Health Science Science Nursing PATHOPHSIO NSG5003 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)


