Peptic ulcer disease

ICD-10 Code K27
Category Digestive

Peptic ulcer disease

Definition

A digestive system disease characterized by discontinuation in the inner lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract because of gastric acid secretion or pepsin.

Also known as acute peptic ulcer with haemorrhage, acute peptic ulcer with haemorrhage and perforation, acute peptic ulcer without haemorrhage and without perforation, peptic ulcer — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Upper digestive tract Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Hyoscyamine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)