Question

Why are nutritional recommendations required for patients with ulcer disease on top of pharmaceutical interventions?

Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice 7th Edition Author: Susan G. Dudek

Answer 1

Answer:- Peptic ulcers are mucosal lesions that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of small intestine.
-Peptic ulcers are of two types-
Gastric ulcer- inside stomach
Duodenal ulcer- inside duodenum

NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATION REQUIRED FOR PATIENT WITH PEPTIC ULCER BECAUSE:-
-There is a greater need of protein and some micronutrients, such as vitamin A, zinc, selenium, and vitamin C in the recovery phase.
-vitamin C has a beneficial effect in eradication of H. pylori.
-Fibers and probiotics reduce the side effects of antibiotics and help reduce treatment time.