Abstract

PHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW OF ANTI ULCER SCREENING

Sujith Thomas*, Muhammed Femeesh, Nafia K., Mohammed Siyad and Dr. Sapna Shrikumar

ABSTRACT

Peptic ulcer represents a serious medical condition, Approximately 500,000 new cases are reported each year, with 5 million people alone affected in United states alone. The highest riskof contracting peptic ulcer disease are those generations born around the middle of the 20th century. Ulcer disease has become a disease predominantly affecting the older population, with the peak incidence occurring between 55 and 65 years of age. Patients with peptic ulcer disease may present with a range of symptoms, from mild abdominal discomfort to catastrophic perforation and bleeding. Most patients with peptic ulcer disease present with abdominal discomfort, pain, or nausea. The various herbal plants are claimed to posses anti ulcer. Preclincial experiments are done to screen the anti ulcer activity in various herbal drugs using various animal models discussed in screening assays.

Keywords: Peptic Ulcer, Symptoms, Herbal Plants.