K26.1: Duodenal ulcer : acute with perforation
The first part of the small intestine is also called the duodenum. This part is directly connected to the stomach and the lower part of the small intestine. The small intestine is lined with mucous membrane.
Your intestinal mucous membrane is severely damaged in one place. As a result, a deep wound has formed in your intestinal mucous membrane. A hole has developed from the wound.
There are many reasons for a wound in the first segment of the intestines. For example, the mucous membrane may be damaged by too much gastric acid, pathogens or specific drugs.
Because of the wound, you may have pain in your stomach. It is also possible to feel nauseated and your stomach may feel unpleasantly full. You may feel exhausted. If a hole develops via the wound, you may then have various other symptoms. It may be that the hole will connect the intestines to another organ. As a result, this organ may then be damaged. It is also possible that the hole will connect the intestines to the abdominal cavity. In that case, you may get very severe abdominal pain. The abdomen may also feel very hard.
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