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The article was written by Specialist Doctor II Bui Thu Huong - Head of Emergency, Day Treatment Unit - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Peptic ulcer is a common gastrointestinal disease today, according to statistics in our country, up to 26% of the population has this disease. If peptic ulcer is not detected and treated promptly, it will lead to many dangerous complications.
1. Clinical forms
Primary chronic gastritis Secondary acute gastritis Special forms of gastritis: Autoimmune gastritis Hypertrophic gastritis Menetriez Crohn's disease Duodenitis
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2. Peptic ulcer
2.1 General symptoms Abdominal pain Clinical manifestations of ulcers vary with age Differentiate dysfunction from other causes Diffuse and painless at night Pain characteristics and location vary depending on the age of the child May be associated related to the change of food There may be complications of bleeding, perforation
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2.2 Primary peptic ulcer Usually occurs in normal healthy children, no relevant factors can be found Abdominal, epigastric ie, Gastrointestinal bleeding 2.3 Secondary peptic ulcer Sudden more severe and acute than primary, hematemesis, perforation, rarely abdominal pain Neonate: Ulcers mainly present in the stomach by perforation of hollow organs or gastrointestinal bleeding Seen in premature infants, asphyxia, sepsis,... Children 1 month - 3 years old: Discrete ulceration, poor appetite, intermittent fussiness after eating, abdominal distension, discharge Gastrointestinal bleeding Usually ulceration secondary to chronic disease: encephalitis, meningitis, brain tumor,... Children 3-6 years old: Lower incidence in older children Abdominal pain around the umbilicus may be associated with meals, gastrointestinal bleeding Children 6-18 years old: Symptoms like adults: Duodenal ulcer may be associated with gastric mucosal inflammation Burning pain in the epigastric region, pain spreading to the back, left lower quadrant Hemorrhage Digest
Xuất huyết tiêu hóa (dạ dày)
Patients with digestive diseases or with suspected symptoms can go to Vinmec International General Hospital for examination and treatment. Vinmec gathers a team of well-trained, highly qualified and experienced gastroenterologists specialized in the treatment of diseases related to the digestive system - hepatobiliary system. In addition, Vinmec invests in a system of modern and advanced medical equipment with professional service quality, bringing high efficiency in diagnosis and treatment.
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