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Peptic ulcer is a lesion in the esophagus, stomach or duodenum caused by factors like Helicobacter pylori infection, NSAID use, smoking and stress. Symptoms include abdominal pain relieved by food or antacids, nausea, vomiting blood or black tarry stools. Diagnosis involves endoscopy, testing for H. pylori and gastric acid levels. Treatment includes antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, histamine blockers and surgery for complications like bleeding or perforation. Nursing care focuses on monitoring for bleed
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- rebeljerome
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