Case Study College Student with Peptic Ulcer Disease: Kelly Burgess Is a Burgess

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Case Study
College Student with Peptic Ulcer Disease: Kelly Burgess is a 23-year-old full-time college student who is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds.She is the mother of a 1-year-old son, and she works nights and weekends as a waitress.Kelly recently went to her physician complaining of sporadic burning pain in her stomach when she eats.She reports a loss of appetite as well as a ten-pound weight loss in the last two months.Kelly's doctor diagnoses peptic ulcer disease.
-What is the most common cause of peptic ulcer disease?

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Definitions:

Endometrial Cancer

A type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium, often detected by abnormal vaginal bleeding.

Primary Peritoneal

A rare type of cancer that occurs in the peritoneum, the thin layer of tissue lining the abdomen.

Mucositis

Inflammation and sores in the mouth or gastrointestinal tract, a common side effect of cancer treatment, like chemotherapy or radiation.

Radiation Therapy

A treatment method using high-energy rays or particles to destroy cancer cells.