Topic –Ulcer & Infection

Aman Prajapati
BPTh. Third year
EnrollmentNo –2000100006
Seminar On Clinical Issues
Department Of Physiotherapy
A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach,
small intestine or esophagus.

A peptic ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer.

A duodenal ulcer is a peptic ulcer that develops in the

first part of the small intestine (duodenum). An
esophageal ulcer occurs in the lower part of your
esophagus.
Side effects of medications used to treat
stomach ulcers can include:
nausea
dizziness
headaches
diarrhea
abdominal pain
Surgical treatment

In very rare cases, a complicated stomach ulcer will require

surgery. This may be the case for ulcers that:
continue to return don’t heal bleed
tear through the stomach keep food from flowing out of
the stomach into the small intestine
Surgery may include:

removal of the entire ulcer taking tissue from another part

of the intestines and patching it over the ulcer site tying off
a bleeding artery cutting off the nerve supply to the
stomach to reduce the production of stomach acid
In general, it’s a good idea to eat a diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, and fiber.

•broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and radishes

•leafy greens, such as spinach and kale

•probiotic-rich foods, such as sauerkraut, miso, kombucha, yogurt

(especially with lactobacillus and Sacharomyces)
Apples

•blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries

olive oil
 Home remedies for stomach
ulcers
In addition to eating healthy foods, the following items
may help reduce the effects of H. pylori, the bacteria
responsible for many stomach ulcers. However, these
supplements are not intended to replace prescription
medication or your current treatment plan. They include:
•Probiotics
•Honey
•glutamine (food sources include chicken, fish, eggs,
spinach, and cabbage)
Infections
An infection occurs when a microorganism
enters a person’s body and causes harm.
The microorganism uses that person’s body to
sustain itself, reproduce, and colonize. These
infectious microscopic organisms are known as
pathogens, and they can multiply quickly.
Examples of pathogens include:

bacteria
viruses
fungi
They can spread in several different
ways, including through:

skin contact

the transfer of bodily fluids

ingesting contaminated food or water

Types

•Viral infections
•Bacterial infections
•Fungal infections
Thank You