20. GORD Flashcards
superficial zone of stomach mucosa
gastric glands and gastric pits
neck zone of stomach mucosa
immature stem cells
deep zone of stomach mucosa
gastric glands
Glands in Cardia
mucus secreting cells
Glands in Fundus and body
parietal acid secreting cells
pepsin-secreting chief cells
Glands in Pylorus
neuroendocrine gastrin secreting cells
mucus secreting cells
Buccal phase of swallowing
voluntary push to hard palate
Pharyngeal phase of swallowing
soft palate blocks nasa-pharynx
tongue blocks oral cavity
epiglottis closes larynx
upper oesophageal sphincter relaxes
Involves 5th, 9th and 10th Cranial nerves
Oesophageal phase of swallowing
peristaltic wave: primary and secondary
Discuss the normal mechanisms of mucosal and oesophageal protection
Mucus production = lubrication
Local HCO3 production in the stomach
Mucosal distension = protect from trauma
Prostaglandins = inhibit acid production and enhance blood flow
Columnar epithelium of the stomach = protecting from low pH
Increased desquamation in the lower oesophagus= transformation from squamous to columnar epithelium
Discuss normal gastric acid secretion and control
Secreted by gastric parietal cells, proton pump
Three main factors stimulate secretion: gastrin, histamine and acetylcholine
The terminal proton pump (PP) is a Proton/Potassium – ATPase.
List causes of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease GORD
Pregnancy obesity chocolate coffee alcohol large meals smoking hiatus hernia anticholinergic drugs calcium channel blockers nitrates
List aetiological factors in peptic ulcer disease (6)
1) H.pylor
2) NSAIDS
3) Smoking
4) Hyperacidity
5) Familial aspect
6) Gender
Describe how Helicobacter infection causes PUD
H.Pylori provokes an acute inflammatory response
Protease release
Destruction of gastric glands
Atrophy and susceptibility to acidity
Ulceration
Describe the use endoscopic and radiological techniques in the investigation and management of PUD
OGD
barium swallow
CT abdomen
H.pylori testing – urease breath test
GORD testing - pH manometers