Gastroenterology + nutrition Flashcards
what is the difference between Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis?
crohns = any part of GI - ORAL MANIFESTATIONS
ulcerative colitis = just colon - large bowel
2 types of IBD
crohns + ulcerative colitis
how do you diagnose IBS
diagnosis of exclusion - not IBD
oral complication of IBD related to inflammatory activity
aphthous stomatitis - repeated formation of benign + non-contagious ulcers
3 common causes of aphthous ulcers
menstruation, gut problems, medications
how do you test for sarcoidosis
serum ACE levels raised
rectal bleeding in IDB may cause mouth ulcers because..
patient anaemic
what is protocolitis
inflammation of anus + rectum lining
what is Barretts oesophagus?
complication of GORD - disease in which ep cells in oesophagus undergo dysplastic change
3 components of the anti-reflux barrier
- Lower oesophageal sphincter - LOS
- diaphragm - external sphincter
- small part of stomach rolled up
In GORD what damages the oesophageal mucosa
hydrochloric acid + pepsin
2 components of oesophageal clearance
gravity + peristalsis
what does saliva contain to neutralise acid?
bicarbonate - therefore xerostomia = erosion/caries
3 protective components of GI mucosa - against GORD + peptic ulcers
mucosa, bicarbonate, prostaglandins
how can hiatus hernia affect GORD
impairs oesophageal clearance
6 risk factors for GORD
genetic
smoker
diet - late at night, high fat content, caffeine, xs alcohol
pregnancy
hiatus hernia
drugs - TCAs, anticholinergics, nitrates, Ca2+ blockers
typical symptoms of GORD
heartburn retrosternal discomfort acid brash water brash odynophagia
atypical symptoms of GORD
non cardiac chest pain
dental eroding
resp symptoms
what is Russell sign
callous at back of fingers where vomiting induced
what would you do if patient complained of acute gastro-intestinal bleeding
sign post to GP, for them to refer immediatly
what would you do if a patient presented with indigestion and any of the following: gastrointestinal bleeding weight loss unintentional progressive difficulty swallowing persistent vomiting iron deficiency anaemia epigastric mass
refer immediately for endoscopy
what is the drug treatment for GORD
proton pump inhibitors - omeprazole/lansoprazole
what is haematemesis
vomiting blood
what is melaena
pooing blood