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Gastric ulcer in Karachi.

W Ahmed1, H Qureshi, S E Alam

  • 1PMRC Research Centre, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|September 1, 1992
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This study on gastric ulcers found that males in their 6th decade were most affected. H2 receptor antagonists showed promising healing rates for gastric ulcer disease.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Gastric ulcers represent a significant clinical challenge.
  • Understanding demographic and etiological factors is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the demographic, clinical, and etiological characteristics of gastric ulcer patients.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of H2 receptor antagonists in treating gastric ulcers.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 138 confirmed gastric ulcer cases.
  • Data collection included patient demographics, symptoms, habits, and treatment outcomes.
  • Healing rates assessed at 4 and 8 weeks with H2 receptor antagonists.

Main Results:

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  • The majority of patients (74%) were male, with peak incidence in the 6th decade.
  • Common symptoms included pain, vomiting, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
  • Cigarette smoking (44%) and NSAID use (10%) were notable risk factors.
  • H2 receptor antagonists achieved 33% healing at 4 weeks and 78% at 8 weeks.

Conclusions:

  • Gastric ulcers predominantly affect middle-aged males, with smoking and NSAID use as key risk factors.
  • H2 receptor antagonists demonstrate significant efficacy in promoting gastric ulcer healing over 8 weeks.