Gasto S&S 1 Flashcards
Flatus derived from two sources
Swallowed air (Nitrogen) Bacterial Infection
H. Pylori tests
(BEST) - Fecal antigen test: spec & sens
Can be used to detect post-treatment eradication
Carbon-13 urea breath test: spec & sens
Retching
spasmodic respiratory and abdominal movements
Dyspepsia Findings
PT hx: Relationship to meals PE unremarkable Mild TTP -
Hiccup treatment w/ meds
Chlorpromazine (Tegretol) – for intractable hiccups
Hypovolemia - Tilts
HR increase of at least 30 BPM after 3M of standing Isolated from Orthostatic HOTN
Dyspepsia does not mean
does not mean Heartburn
N/V - Acute onset without ABD Pain
Food poisoning, acute gastroenteritis, systemic illness
Boerhaave syndrome
rupture of the esophagus
FODMAPS
Short chain carbs
N/V - Treatments
Fluids
BRAT diet (bland foods)
Ginger
H. Pylori (Morph - Where found?)
GNB Spiral in mucosal surface next to EPI’s and in gastric pits
Functional Dyspepsia treatments
MC cause of Chronic dyspepsia Treatments Lifestyle Pharmacotherapy
N/V - Acute onset with ABD Pain
Peritoneal irritation
Acute obstruction
Gastroparesis
Dyspepsia
upset stomach upper abd Epigastric Pain or Burning
Early Satiety
Postprandial Fullness