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Aging and upper gastrointestinal disorders.

Alberto Pilotto1

  • 1Geriatric Unit, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Hospital, IRCCS, San Giovanni Rotondo (Foggia) 71013, Italy. alberto.pilotto@libero.it

Best Practice & Research. Clinical Gastroenterology
|December 14, 2004
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Gastrointestinal diseases like GERD and ulcers are rising in older adults. Effective treatments include proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for GERD and H. pylori eradication for ulcers, with careful consideration of NSAID use.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Upper gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, including GERD, peptic ulcers, and bleeding complications, are increasingly prevalent in individuals aged 65 and over.
  • Aging-related pathophysiological changes in esophageal function contribute to the high incidence of GERD in the elderly.
  • Esophagitis in older adults is often more severe, with a high relapse rate if maintenance therapy is not provided.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of upper GI diseases in the elderly.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of various treatment strategies for GERD and peptic ulcers in older populations.
  • To highlight the importance of considering geriatric-specific factors in managing these conditions.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of existing literature on GERD, peptic ulcer disease, and H. pylori infection in elderly patients.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H2-blockers, and H. pylori eradication therapies.
  • Examination of NSAID and aspirin-related GI risks and preventive strategies in older adults.

Main Results:

  • Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are more effective than H2-blockers for healing and preventing esophagitis relapse in the elderly.
  • H. pylori eradication therapy, particularly PPI-based triple regimens, is effective and well-tolerated in elderly patients with H. pylori-associated ulcers and gastritis.
  • NSAID/aspirin use contributes significantly to gastric and duodenal ulcers in the elderly, necessitating preventive measures.

Conclusions:

  • PPIs are a safe and effective long-term maintenance therapy for GERD in the elderly.
  • Curing H. pylori infection offers significant benefits for elderly patients with associated peptic ulcer disease and gastritis.
  • A comprehensive geriatric assessment is crucial for developing tailored strategies to prevent NSAID-related GI complications in vulnerable elderly patients.