What factors may have contributed to the development of PUD? How do these factors contribute to the formation of peptic ulcers?
A 45-year-old male comes to the clinic with a chief complaint of epigastric abdominal pain that has persisted for 2 weeks. He describes the pain as burning, non-radiating and is worse after meals. He denies nausea, vomiting, weight loss or obvious bleeding. He admits to bloating and frequent belching. PMH-+ for osteoarthritis, seasonal allergies with frequent […]