Characteristics of vomiting in duodenal ulcer

Written by Wu Hai Wu
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 09, 2024
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The main characteristic of vomiting due to duodenal ulcer is postprandial vomiting. Generally, patients with duodenal ulcers are prone to pyloric obstruction. When a large meal is consumed, pyloric obstruction may occur, preventing stomach contents from passing into the duodenum, leading to vomiting. Additionally, patients might also experience vomiting of acidic stomach contents while fasting. After vomiting, patients with duodenal ulcers can use acid-suppressing medications to alleviate gastric edema and medications like mosapride to promote gastric motility. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

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Does duodenal ulcer cause nausea and vomiting?

The common symptoms of duodenal ulcers include stomach pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, belching, acid reflux, poor appetite, and indigestion, among others. Therefore, nausea and vomiting are symptoms that can occur with duodenal ulcers. The primary diagnostic method is through an endoscopy, which allows us to see lesions on the mucous membrane of the duodenum, thus confirming a diagnosis of a duodenal ulcer. The treatment focuses on acid suppression, gastric protection, enhancing gastric motility, and protecting the gastric mucosa. Additionally, a Carbon 14 breath test is recommended. If the Carbon 14 breath test is positive, a comprehensive treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection is required, typically lasting 14 days. Dietary recommendations for duodenal ulcers include a diet that is light and easy to digest, avoiding foods that are hard to digest.

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How to examine the duodenum?

For some diseases of the duodenum, such as inflammation, ulcers, polyps, and tumors of the duodenum, the main examination method is gastroscopy. Gastroscopy can clearly and accurately identify the nature and location of the specific lesions. Additionally, by taking biopsies for pathology, it can specifically determine the benign or malignant nature of the disease, which is very helpful for subsequent treatment plans.

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Is hot compress effective for duodenal ulcer?

Patients with duodenal ulcers may achieve some effects through hot compresses, but hot compresses cannot truly effectively treat duodenal ulcers. To effectively treat duodenal ulcers, it is first necessary to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection through the carbon-13 breath test or carbon-14 breath test. If the Helicobacter pylori infection is positive, it is necessary to eradicate Helicobacter pylori using a quadruple therapy containing bismuth. Subsequently, it is important to use proton pump inhibitors or H2 receptor antagonists to inhibit gastric acid secretion, and medications like aluminum magnesium carbonate to protect the gastric mucosa. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a physician.)

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Characteristics of vomiting in duodenal ulcer

The main characteristic of vomiting due to duodenal ulcer is postprandial vomiting. Generally, patients with duodenal ulcers are prone to pyloric obstruction. When a large meal is consumed, pyloric obstruction may occur, preventing stomach contents from passing into the duodenum, leading to vomiting. Additionally, patients might also experience vomiting of acidic stomach contents while fasting. After vomiting, patients with duodenal ulcers can use acid-suppressing medications to alleviate gastric edema and medications like mosapride to promote gastric motility. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

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How to alleviate nausea from duodenal ulcers?

Duodenal ulcer primarily manifests with symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, acid reflux, and belching. The characteristic pain associated with this condition typically diminishes after eating and worsens when hungry. A gastroscopy revealing defects in the duodenal mucosa can confirm a diagnosis of duodenal ulcer. Treatment focuses on acid suppression and gastric protection, enhancing gastric motility, and protecting the gastric mucosa. Additionally, a carbon-14 breath test is conducted to check for Helicobacter pylori infection, a bacterium that can cause peptic ulcers. If the test is positive, a 14-day treatment against Helicobacter pylori is required. By adhering to this treatment protocol, symptoms can be effectively resolved.