Case report: peptic ulcer disease in a professional athlete

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common problem that affects 4 million people in the United States. Although its prevalence has not been studied in the athletic population, one would suspect PUD would affect athletes at a similar rate or higher based on the predispositions to certain risk factors of...

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Published in:The Physician and sportsmedicine 2009-06, Vol.37 (2), p.136-140
Main Authors: Kim, Paul K, Dorshimer, Gary W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination - therapeutic use
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Anti-Ulcer Agents - therapeutic use
Clarithromycin - therapeutic use
Diagnosis, Differential
Drug Therapy, Combination
Football
Humans
Male
Medical History Taking
Omeprazole - therapeutic use
Peptic Ulcer - diagnosis
Peptic Ulcer - drug therapy
Risk Factors
Young Adult
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Summary:Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common problem that affects 4 million people in the United States. Although its prevalence has not been studied in the athletic population, one would suspect PUD would affect athletes at a similar rate or higher based on the predispositions to certain risk factors of this disease. This case report addresses the particular predispositions for PUD in a professional football athlete.
ISSN:0091-3847
2326-3660
DOI:10.3810/psm.2009.06.1720