Gastritis Flashcards

1
Q

What is gastritis?

A

Inflammation of the stomach lining

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2
Q

What drugs is it associated with?

A

Aspirin/ NSAIDs

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3
Q

What are the causes?

A
HP infection 
Bile reflux 
Crohn's 
Mucosal ischaemia
Increased acid secretion
Aspirin and NSAIDs
Alcohol
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4
Q

What is the pathophysiology?

A

HP causes stomach to produce more acid

Aspirin inhibits COX-1

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5
Q

What are the SX?

A

N/V
Abdominal bloating
Epigastric
Indigestion

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6
Q

Name 3 DDX?

A

Gastro-duodenal ulcer
GORD
Cancer

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7
Q

What IX do you need to do?

A

Endoscopy
Biopsy
HP breath test/ stool antigen test

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8
Q

How is it MX?

A
RX underlying cause
  - RX HP
  - Stop causative meds
Antacids 
PPI
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