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Nurse Teaching on Causes of Peptic Ulcer Development-1

Patient was educated on causes of peptic ulcer development as follows: Pylori This is a bacterium that resides in the mucus lining of the stomach and small intestine. This bacterium produces enzymes that kill the mucus producing cells and damage the mucus lining of the stomach. Acid in the stomach can now easily access the inner lining of the stomach and intestines, damage them, resulting in peptic ulcer development. Use of NSAIDs Use of NSAIDs [...]

Pathogenesis of Development of Peptic Ulcer

Patient was educated on pathogenesis of development of peptic ulcer as follows: The inner surface of the stomach and intestines is coated with thick mucus, produced by the cells lining the stomach. This thick mucus layer acts as a natural barrier and protects the stomach and intestines from the action of the gastric acid secreted in the stomach. In situations of excessive acid production or compromised mucus secretion, the fine balance between the attacking acid [...]

Peptic Ulcer

Patient was educated on peptic ulcer as follows: Peptic ulcer is an open ulceration of either the stomach or first part of small intestine, duodenum. Ulceration is secondary to a break in the mucosa, which is the inner lining of the stomach and intestines. The ulceration extends deep into the tissue of the stomach and intestines and results in strong inflammation, giving rise to the pain, bleeding, and burning sensation, characteristic of the peptic ulcer. [...]

Lifestyle Modifications for Lactose Intolerance

Patient was educated regarding lifestyle modification measures to be observed by individual with lactose intolerance as follows: Lactose free dairy products Individuals with absolute lack of the enzyme lactase can opt for lactose free dairy products to avoid discomfort due to lactose intolerance. Limit dairy products Limiting dairy products, such as, milk and cheese, can offer a great deal of relief in individuals with mild deficiency of the enzyme. Try smaller portions Smaller portions of [...]

Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance

Patient was educated on symptoms of lactose intolerance as follows: Individuals with lactose intolerance poorly digest lactose in the small intestine. When undigested lactose enters the large intestine, in about an hour or two after consumption, this portion of the intestine is intolerant to undigested lactose and so, present with symptoms characteristic of the condition. Large intestine has bacteria that cause fermentation of undigested sugar, lactose. Gas is produced because of fermentation. This gas production [...]