Department of Pharmacology, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Review Article
Current Therapeutic Approaches in Acid Peptic Disease
Author(s): P. Vinod Kumar*, Prince Louis Palatty and Achuthan CR
Around 8 million people die every year from gastric and hepatic problems. Worldwide peptic ulcers are 8.4% of the population. Stomach cancers,
reflux disease, and helicobacter pylori infection are some of the causes. The acid peptic disease is caused by excessive amounts of acid produced.
There are three phenotypes of gastroesophageal reflux disease which are mucosal injury which is reflux, related to endoscopic evidence, where
the inner lining of the esophagus is abnormal, Barrett’s esophagus, and where there is no esophageal mucosal injury on the endoscopy is nonerosive
reflux disease. Heartburn and regurgitation, pain in the abdominal area, and disturbance in sleep pattern are signs of typical reflux
syndrome. Endoscopy-negative reflux disease and non-erosive reflux disease are based entirely on endoscopy. While the brain and gut are
communicating cont.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2476-1958.2023.8.185
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