Akkas, O.A.2024-08-232024-08-232023979-889113144-6979-889113089-0https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/14790The upper gastrointestinal tract includes the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The most common diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract include esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcers, and gastritis. Treatment of upper gastrointestinal tract diseases depends on the particular disease and its severity. However, it may include lifestyle changes (e.g., dietary changes and weight loss), medications (e.g., histamine-2 receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors), and (in some cases) surgery. © 2023 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessGastritisGastroesophageal reflux diseaseNursing carePeptic ulcerBook Chapter1932002-s2.0-85178248032N/A