What is Gastric Ulcer?
A gastric ulcer is an erosion into the muscular lining of the stomach. It is often associated with Helicobactor pylori infection or use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) which disrupt normal mucosal defense and repair, making the mucosa more susceptible to acid.
What do patients take to treat Gastric Ulcer and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Esomeprazole
(Nexium IV, Neopral, Nexium)
|
1 |
These charts show data from Gastric Ulcer patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Gastric Ulcer at PatientsLikeMe?
- 156 patients have this condition
- 2 New patients joined this month
- 11 say Gastric Ulcer is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 81% | Females |
|---|---|
| 19% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 14 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 21 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 10 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 15 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 6 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 85 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 5 |
These charts show data from Gastric Ulcer patients who have completed their condition history