Esophageal disorders Flashcards
1
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Symptoms of esophageal disorders
A
Heartburn (pyrosis) (most common), regurgitation, chest pain, esophageal dysphagia, odynophagia, globus sensation (globus hystericus), WATERBRASH
2
Q
Treatment for esophageal varices
A
IV fluid resuscitations
3
Q
What causes eosinophilic esophagitis
A
Eosinophil predominant inflammation. Hypersensitivity rxn.
4
Q
What cells appear in smear for HSV
A
Giant cells
