Gastritis/duodenitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is gastritis?
A
Inflammation of the gastric mucosa
2
Q
What are the causes of gastritis/duodenitis?
A
H.pylori infection
NSAIDs
Alcohol
Stress
Autoimmune gastritis
3
Q
What are the symptoms of gastritis/duodenitis?
A
Dyspepsia or epigastric discomfort,
Nausea and vomiting,
Loss of appetite
4
Q
What are the investigations for gastritis/duodenitis?
A
1st line: H.pylori urea breath test and faecal antigen test (PPIs held for 14 days) and FBC
Others: Endoscopy
5
Q
What is the treatment of H.pylori infection?
A
14 days of a PPI and two antibiotics (clarithromycin and amoxicillin or metronidazole)
6
Q
What are the main risk factors for stress induced GI bleeding?
A
Mechanical ventilation or coagulopathy
7
Q
What are the complications of gastritis?
A
- Gastric carcinoma/carcinoid/lymphoma,
- Achlorhydria
- Peptic ulcer disease
