A Descriptive Study on the Association between Stress Level and Gunmam (Peptic Ulcer Disease)

Peptic ulcer disease is one of the most prevalent conditions and has a significans effect on mental health. To study the association of stress level and gunmam (peptic ulcer disease) patients. To assess the etiological factors from the siddha perspective. METHODS: The study involves 40 peptic ulcer patients who attending opd at gsmcpalyamkottai.it employs a four months (AUGUST TO NOVEMBER 2023) cross sectional study ,to assess the stress level using standardized questionnaire and demographic data which include life style concerns. The sample size 40 (male 20 and female 20) aged between 25_45.patientswere included based on their symptoms RESULTS: Based on survey reports among 40 (100%) respondents 85% (34) have moderate level of stress, 10% (4) have high level of stress and 5% (2) have low level of stress. CONCLUSION: The study found that According to siddha aspect, etiology of peptic ulcer disease was mentioned as anger and stress were one of the cause for the disease. There is significant association present between stress and peptic ulcer disease. Study says that PUD patients 85% (34) had moderate level of stress, therefore physicians should pay close attention to the relationship between the prevalence of PUD and counselling therapy.