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Acid peptic disease in the elderly.

D M McCarthy1

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Medical Center, Albuquerque.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|May 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Elderly patients with ulcer disease face risks from medications, H. pylori, and smoking. Early diagnosis and vigilant management improve outcomes, with specific treatments like H2-antagonists being effective.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Epidemiology
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Complications of ulcer disease are prevalent in the elderly.
  • Key contributing factors include anti-inflammatory drugs, H. pylori infection, and smoking.
  • These factors increase the incidence of both gastric ulcers (GU) and duodenal ulcers (DU).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the factors contributing to ulcer disease complications in the elderly.
  • To discuss the challenges and dangers associated with ulcer disease management in this population.
  • To outline effective treatment and prevention strategies for ulcers in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of epidemiological research on ulcer disease in the elderly.
  • Analysis of risk factors, diagnostic challenges, and treatment outcomes.
  • Evaluation of pharmacologic interventions for ulcer prevention and management.

Main Results:

  • Elderly patients with ulcer disease face significant risks from NSAIDs, H. pylori, and smoking.
  • Late diagnosis, insidious symptoms, and high complication rates contribute to poor outcomes.
  • Once diagnosed and treated, ulcers in the elderly respond well to therapy, similar to younger patients.

Conclusions:

  • Increased physician vigilance is crucial for effective ulcer management in the elderly.
  • Long-term H2-antagonists are preferred for patients with existing or active ulcer disease.
  • Misoprostol may prevent gastric ulcers in high-risk elderly individuals.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are key to favorable outcomes.

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