1. Lecture 11c
28 MARCH 2011
Ulcers, Pruritis

2. 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

3. Ulcers and Nutrition
Patient should relax during meals, eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, avoiding overeating, alcohol, caffeine and caffeine containing beverages
decaffeinated tea and coffee, and except as tolerated pepper and spicy foods
Evening primrose has been proposed but subject to problems such as small subject numbers and poorly controlled studies

4. Pruritis
-this is itch
-can result from liver and kidney disease, cancers, parasites, aging and dry skin, and contact dermatitis

5. 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 (ie pruritis)