DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. ANATOMY OF THE STOMACH

Аннотация

Abstract. Peptic ulcer disease occurs in people of any age, but most often in the
30s and 40s, it affects about 5% of the adult population. Urban residents suffer from
stomach ulcers more often than rural residents, men suffer 6-7 times more often than
women. Gastrointestinal bleeding is the most common complication. Sudden massive
bleeding can be life-threatening. It is associated with a mortality rate of 5% to 10%. In
Western countries, the percentage of people with Helicobacter pylori infection roughly
corresponds to age (ie, 20% in their 20s, 30% in their 30s, 80% in their 80s, etc.).
Prevalence is high in third world countries, where it is 70% of the population, and in
developed countries it is a maximum of 40%. In general, Helicobacter pylori infections
have decreased worldwide, more so in developed countries. Transmission occurs
through food, contaminated groundwater, or human saliva (eg, kissing or sharing food
containers). Peptic ulcer disease is often associated with Helicobacter pylori infection,
but can also occur without it, including alcohol and energy drinks, frequent coffee
consumption, chronic overwork, acute or long-term stress, injuries, fast food, improper
diet with bitter, sour, salty or salty, extremely cold or hot foods, lack of proper sleep,
NSAIDs, steroid hormones, sulfonamides, potassium chloride, anticoagulants,
nitrofurans taking drugs, genetic predisposition, hyperparathyroidism, age-related
hormonal changes, chronic gastritis, diabetes.