Lecture 11c 28 MARCH 2011   Ulcers, Pruritis

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

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

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

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)