Dysphagia Flashcards
1
Q
triggers of gerd
A
more gastrin, estrogen and progesterone, obesity, smoking, medications, foods- high fat, chocolate
2
Q
GERD
A
lower ES not highly sealed
3
Q
symptoms of GERD
A
dysphagia, heat burn, burping, pain, ulceration, hoarseness, won’t eat
4
Q
GERD treatment
A
increase LES competence, make stomach less acidic and improve clearene of the esophagus
5
Q
GERD avoid
A
3-4 hours eating before bed
tight clothes, smoking, lying down when digesting
6
Q
barrets esophagus
A
high pH, which changes mucosa cells into columnar and this is a precursor for cancer - no symptoms
