dyspepsia and peptic ulcer Flashcards
1
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def. dyspepsia
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indigestions
- intermittent
- epigastrum
- postprandial
2
Q
possible causes of dyspepsia (5)
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- stomach ulcer - most common
- liver disease
- angina
- pancreas
- bowel obstruction
3
Q
3 uncommon causes not to be missed
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- stomach CA
- angina
- chrons
4
Q
3 requirements to est. diagnosis of dyspepsia
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- Hx
- physical
- investigations
5
Q
2 important pain questions to ask
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- provocation
2. palliation
6
Q
** what is only question that is correlated with a disease
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heartburn and acid regurgitation
- indicates reflux
7
Q
4 key quesiotns to ask
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- associated Sx
- age
- drugs
- heartburn + acid regurg
8
Q
what to focus on on physcial
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lymph nodes - can’t image
9
Q
3 tests may want to do
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- bloods
- gastroscope
- abdo US/CT
10
Q
3 bloods for normal workup
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- CBC
- creat/glucose
- liver
11
Q
5 extra for stellar workup
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- Ca - hyperpara
- protein electro
- TSH
- amylase
- helicobacter
12
Q
def. of ulcer
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mucosal hole
13
Q
present of ulcer
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dyspep/bleeding
14
Q
diagnosis of ulcer
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gastroscope
15
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complications of ulcer 3
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- bleeds
- obstruction
- perf
