Gastritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is gastritis?
A
Inflammation of the stomach lining
2
Q
What drugs is it associated with?
A
Aspirin/ NSAIDs
3
Q
What are the causes?
A
HP infection Bile reflux Crohn's Mucosal ischaemia Increased acid secretion Aspirin and NSAIDs Alcohol
4
Q
What is the pathophysiology?
A
HP causes stomach to produce more acid
Aspirin inhibits COX-1
5
Q
What are the SX?
A
N/V
Abdominal bloating
Epigastric
Indigestion
6
Q
Name 3 DDX?
A
Gastro-duodenal ulcer
GORD
Cancer
7
Q
What IX do you need to do?
A
Endoscopy
Biopsy
HP breath test/ stool antigen test
8
Q
How is it MX?
A
RX underlying cause - RX HP - Stop causative meds Antacids PPI