AN OVERVIEW ON PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE, DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT APPROACH.

Background: Peptic ulcer disease is one of the most common complaints in the medical field. NSAID and H.pylori infection are considered the most common causes of this disease. The patient could be completely asymptomatic or could present with epigastric pain and vomiting. Complications could occur like perforation, bleeding, or gastric outlet obstruction. The treatment mainly to treat the underlying cause if it is the H.pylori or NSAID. Objective: The objective of this review is to discuss Peptic Ulcer Disease, different presentations, and management plans with the outcome. Method: We searched the PubMed database looking for relevant articles to the topic using Mesh terms, "Peptic Ulcer Disease". Conclusion: Peptic ulcer disease is a common condition, early diagnosis, and treatment, will not only treat your patient, rather, but it will also prevent serious and life-threatening complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]