Gastric Disorders and Ulceration Flashcards
1
Q
What is Dyspepsia
A
- upper abdominal pain
- heartburn
- Gastric Reflux
- N+V
2
Q
Red Flag symptoms of Dyspepsia
A
GAUD
- GI Bleeding
- Age 55+
- Unexplained weight loss
- Dysphagia
3
Q
How to treat Uninvestigated Dyspepsia
A
PPI for 4 weeks
test for H.Pylori if PPI doesn’t work
4
Q
Function Dyspepsia Treatment (investigates but no cause)
A
Test for H.Pylori
if nothing, PPI for 4 weeks
5
Q
What is the most common cause of peptic ulcers
A
H.Pylori
6
Q
How to diagnose H.Pylori
A
- Urea 13c breath test
- Stool helicobacter antigen test (SAT)
7
Q
What must you stop before doing any diagnostic test for H.Pylori
A
- PPI 2 weeks before
- Antibiotics 4 weeks before
