Best Doctors for Acid Peptic Disease Treatment in Indore

Acid peptic disease (APD) is medical condition in which the there is a disruption of mucosa of the GI tract especially stomach, first part of the duodenum or esophagus due to imbalance in acid production and mucosal defence . Acid peptic disease involves various conditions like peptic ulcers disease (gastric ulcers or duodenal ulcers), GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease), Zollinger-Allison syndrome etc. The risk factors for APD includes smoking, stress, anxiety, Helicobacter pylori infection, NSAID's drugs, steroids, alcohol, genetics, family history, diet involving fried, spicy and acidic foods etc. Patients usually present with heartburn, regurgitation of food, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, loss of appetite , loss of weight, dark colour or blood in stools in case of internal bleeding and perforation etc. Management is by treating the cause which may include lifestyle changes,antibiotics,proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers (to reduce acid production) and surgery if necessary.