Peptic Ulcer Disease - Oral health Care Considerations
- Minimize stress, which may exacerbate symptoms of the disease.
- Avoid medication that may exacerbate or cause gastric ulceration, such as aspirin and NSAIDs.
- Be aware of the reduction in the efficacy of antibiotics, such as erythromycin and tetracycline, if they are given within 1 hour of antacids containing calcium, magnesium, or aluminum salts.
- Address potential anemia if there is a recent history of perforation.
- Address oral dryness due to medications if present.
- Palatal enamel erosion
should be restored. - Treat major aphthous stomatitis when present.
Medical Complexity Status - Peptic Ulcer Disease#
| Peptic Ulcer Disease | MCS1C |
|---|---|
| Anticipated complication | Controlled/ stable |
| Â Hemostasis | None |
|  Microbial  susceptibility | None |
|  Drugs/ drug  interactions | Major |
| Â Stress/trauma | None |
See Medical Complexity Status for more information.
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References/Websites#
- References
- Kavitt RT, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of peptic ulcer disease. Am J Med. 2019 Apr;132(4):447-456
- Lana A, et al. Peptic Ulcer Disease. Lancet. 2017;390(10094):613-624.
- Reshetnyak VI, et al. Helicobacter pylori: Commensal, symbiont or pathogen? World J Gastroenterol. 2021;27(7):545-560.
- Sverdén E, et al. Peptic Ulcer disease. BMJ. 2019;367:l5495.
- Websites