Dyspepsia Flashcards
1
Q
Dyspepsia can refer to: (5)
A
- non-ucler dyspepsia/functional dyspepsia (indigestion)
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD, heartburn)
- Gastritis
- duodenal ulcer
- gastic ulcers
2
Q
The presence of what is central to doudenal and gastric ulceration?
A
H. pylori is present in 95% of duodenal ulcers and 80% of gastric ulcers.
3
Q
Patients with dyspepsia present with a range of symptoms commonly involving: (6)
A
- vague abdominal discomfort (aching) above the umbilicus associated with belching
- flatulence
- A feeling of fullness
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- bloating
- Heartburn
4
Q
Patients over what age presenting with symptoms of dyspepsia for the first time should be referred onwards?
A
50 years of age
