Gastroenterology and Renal Disease Flashcards
medications used in upper GI disease
antacids
H2 receptor blockers
proton pump inhibitors
examples of antacids and their purpose
rennies
gaviscon
used to eliminate formed acid
examples of H2 receptor blockers and their purpose
cimetidine
ranitidine
reduces acid production by preventing histamine activation of acid production
examples of proton pump inhibitors and their purpose
omeprazole
lansoprazole
pantoprazole
reduces acid secretion
types of upper GI diseases
oral diseases starting at mid oesophagus
oesophageal disease
gastric disease
how are upper GI diseases tested and diagnosed?
endoscopy
what is an endoscopy?
a test to look inside your body, A long, thin tube with a small camera inside, called an endoscope, is passed into your body through a natural opening such as your mouth
what is dysphagia?
term used to describe swallowing difficulties
what is GORD?
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. A common condition, where acid from the stomach leaks up into the oesophagus
what is the main symptom of GORD?
heartburn
epigastric burning
dysphagia
GI bleeding
what is a hiatus hernia?
when part of the stomach squeezes up into the chest through an opening (“hiatus”) in the diaphragm
GORD management
stop smoking
lose weight
antacids
H2 blockers and PPIs
increase GI motility and gastric emptying
