Acid Peptic Disease among Patients with Acute Abdomen Visiting the Department of Emergency Medicine in a Tertiary Care Centre

Thapa, Rashmi; Pokharel, Mohir; Paudel, Saroj; Khadka, Tunam; Sapkota, Priyanka; Rana, Rohit; Pokharel, Moneec; Chhetri, Dinesh

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Acid Peptic Disease among Patients with Acute Abdomen Visiting the Department of Emergency Medicine in a Tertiary Care Centre

creativeworkseries.issn	JNMA Print ISSN: 0028-2715; Online ISSN: 1815-672X
dc.contributor.author	Thapa, Rashmi
dc.contributor.author	Pokharel, Mohir
dc.contributor.author	Paudel, Saroj
dc.contributor.author	Khadka, Tunam
dc.contributor.author	Sapkota, Priyanka
dc.contributor.author	Rana, Rohit
dc.contributor.author	Pokharel, Moneec
dc.contributor.author	Chhetri, Dinesh
dc.date.accessioned	2025-08-27T10:36:25Z
dc.date.available	2025-08-27T10:36:25Z
dc.date.issued	2023
dc.description	Rashmi Thapa Department of Emergency Medicine, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal Mohir Pokharel Department of Emergency Medicine, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal Saroj Paudel Department of Emergency Medicine, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal Tunam Khadka Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal Priyanka Sapkota Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Rupandehi, Nepal Rohit Rana Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal Moneec Pokharel Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal Dinesh Chhetri Everest Hospital, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
dc.description.abstract	Abstract Introduction: Acid peptic disease is caused by excessive acid secretion or weakened mucosal defense. Symptoms include epigastric pain, bloating, and nausea. Factors like gastric acid, Helicobacter pylori infection, alcohol consumption, smoking, and stress contribute to peptic ulcers. Imbalances between offensive and defensive factors can lead to ulcers. Acid-related disorders impact the quality of life and mortality. Accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment are vital. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of acid peptic disease among patients with acute abdomen in the Department of Emergency Medicine in a tertiary care centre. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from 2 April 2022 and 2 April 2023 among the patients presented in the Department of Emergency Medicine in a tertiary care centre. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Committee. All patients presenting with acute abdominal pain in the Emergency Department were included in the study. Patients not giving consent were excluded from the study. Convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval. Results: Out of the 400 patients with acute abdomen, the prevalence of acid peptic disease was found to be 87 (21.75%) (17.71-25.79, 95% Confidence Interval). Conclusions: The prevalence of acid peptic disease among patients with acute abdomen was found to be lower than in other studies performed in similar settings.
dc.identifier	https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8228
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/2134
dc.language.iso	en_US
dc.publisher	Nepal Medical Association
dc.title	Acid Peptic Disease among Patients with Acute Abdomen Visiting the Department of Emergency Medicine in a Tertiary Care Centre
dc.type	Article
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