Peptic ulcer and trophological status of patients

Anthropometric characteristics of patients with peptic ulcer with underweight and normal indicator of body mass index found isolated or combined protein and energy malnutrition. The quality of life of patients with peptic ulcer and the rate of ulcer healing are associated with nutritional features of body. The velocity of cicatrization of ulcer defect has a significant positive correlation with the percentage of fatty body mass in patients with peptic ulcer. The proposed index reflecting nutritional status and leukocyte formula predicts the rate of ulcer healing. Patients with the debut of peptic ulcer have greater adherence to treatment, compared patients with recurrent disease.