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Acid peptic disease in the elderly.

J D Linder1, C M Wilcox

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA.

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|July 4, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer disease present similarly in older adults, but atypical symptoms can delay diagnosis. Comorbidities increase the risk of severe outcomes in the elderly.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer disease (PUD) are significant health concerns in the elderly population.
  • While GERD symptoms may be less pronounced in older adults, they can experience more severe mucosal disease and a higher incidence of Barrett's esophagus (BE).
  • Despite declining Helicobacter pylori prevalence, elderly individuals remain susceptible to PUD due to widespread nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the unique presentations and risks of GERD and PUD in the elderly.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic challenges posed by atypical PUD symptoms in aged patients.
  • To underscore the increased morbidity and mortality associated with PUD complications in the presence of comorbidity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on GERD and PUD in the elderly.
  • Comparative analysis of symptom presentation and disease severity between elderly and younger patient cohorts.
  • Examination of risk factors, diagnostic delays, and outcomes in aged individuals with PUD.

Main Results:

  • GERD presentation in the elderly mirrors that in younger individuals, but with potentially less severe symptoms and higher rates of BE.
  • NSAID use remains a primary risk factor for PUD in the elderly, even with falling H. pylori rates.
  • Atypical and subtle PUD presentations in the elderly contribute to delayed diagnosis and poorer outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Early recognition and management of GERD and PUD are crucial in the elderly.
  • The impact of comorbidities on PUD outcomes in the aged necessitates vigilant monitoring and treatment.
  • Further research into optimizing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for gastrointestinal diseases in older adults is warranted.

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