Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Most of the literature has found higher frequency of peptic ulcer disease and its complications like GI bleed occurring during winter months. The present study was conducted to assess seasonal variation in peptic ulcer related upper gastrointestinal bleed. Materials & Methods: 65 patients above 18 years with diagnosis of peptic ulcer bleed after UGI endoscopy of both genders were enrolled. Majority of the procedures were done using intravenous midazolam. Intravenous propofol was used in few cases. Endoscopic findings were recorded. Results: Out of 65 patients, males were 35 and females were 30. Clinical features were Malena in 5, Hematemesis in 20, Melena + Hematemesis in 40. Endoscopy findings were gastric ulcer in 32, duodenal ulcer in 18, gastroduodenal ulcers in 10 and erosions in 5 cases. Month of occurrence was winter in 15, spring in 25, summer in 20 and autumn in 5 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Maximum cases were observed in spring and summer.