Tag: #gastrichealth
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ACID PEPTIC DISEASE
Acid peptic diseases (APD) are considered as a group of diseases characterised by overlapping pathological mechanisms or an imbalance created between the acid secretion and mucosal defence mechanism, where the results manifest as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer and stress related injuries to the gastric mucosa. Acid peptic diseases influence the quality of life…