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Lecture 11c 25 MARCH 2013 Ulcers, Pruritis
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Ulcers Generally refers to peptic ulcer-an erosion of top layer of cells from the lining of the esophagus stomach or small intestine Ulcers may also develop in the mouth, upper esophagus and large intestine
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Ulcers and Nutrition Patient should: -relax during meals, eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, -avoid overeating, alcohol, caffeine and caffeine containing beverages, decaffeinated tea and coffee, and except as tolerated pepper-containing and spicy foods Evening primrose has been proposed but subject to problems such as small subject numbers and poorly controlled studies
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Pruritis -this is itch -can result from liver and kidney disease, cancers, parasites, aging and dry skin, and contact dermatitis
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Pruritis and Nutrition
-nutritionally address each of diseases, life cycle issues (aging and dry skin frequently go together) or address aging or dry skin separately as appropriate -contact dermatitis can be dealt with as per earlier mention of dermatitis -Evening primrose oil has had controversial success in this regard (i.e. pruritis)
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