Gastroenterology Flashcards
Intermittent Dysphagia to Solids/Liquids, Chest Pain
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Progressive Dysphagia, Solids/Liquids, Heartburn
Scleroderma (Esophageal Dysmotility)
Progressive Dysphagia, Solids/Liquids, Regurgitation
Achalasia
Progressive Dysphagia to Solids, Age >50
Esophageal Cancer
Progressive Dysphagia to Solids, Heartburn
Peptic Stricture
Intermittent Dysphagia to Solids
Esophageal Ring
Food Regurgitated Several Days Later, Halitosis
Zenker’s Diverticulum
Cause of Chronic Gastritis, Antrum
H. Pylori
Causes of Atrophic Gastritis
Pernicious Anemia, Adenocarcinoma
Causes of Erosive Gastritis
Stress: Surgery, ICU, Burns, Vent
Prevent 1st Variceal Bleed
Prophylactic Beta Blocker
UGIB, Clean Base Ulcer
Early Feeding, PPI, Send Home
Patient with Ulcerative Colitis, Elevated LFTs, Beaded Appearance of GB
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (ERCP diagnosis)
Nutrient Absorption in Duodenum
Ca, Mg, Iron, Folate
Absorbed in both Duodenum & Jejunum
Water Soluble Vitamins, Monosaccharides