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ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, AND DUODENUM
Case #2 -
A 28 year old with acute upper abdominal pain

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
8.) What are risk factors for peptic ulcer disease?

Risk factors for peptic ulcer disease:

  • Helicobacter pylori infection

  • NSAID use

  • Cigarette smoking

  • Hypergastrinemic syndromes

 
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