GERD and PUD Flashcards
Gastric acid secretion is Modulated by what 3 pathways which activate their respective receptors__ __ __
paracrine (histamine), neuroendocrine (Ach), and endocrine (gastrin)
(H2, M3, CCK2).
what limits extent of acid secretion?
Somatostatin-secreting D cells and prostaglandins
what is the lifestyle characteristics that increase symptoms
High fat meals Increase in frequency of symptoms Calorically dense meals Increase in esophageal acid exposure Tobacco Increase in frequency of symptoms
what does not change symptoms of GERD?
alcohol intake and caffeine
what are the 4 mechanisms of GERD
Decreased Lower Esophageal Sphincter Pressure
Prolonged Esophageal Clearance
Mucosal Resistance
Delayed Gastric Emptying Time
what is the normal fxn of LES
Tonic, contracted state, relaxing to permit free passage of food into stomach
what are transient LES relaxations
not assoc with swallowing, Mechanism unclear, possible causes: esophageal distention, vomiting, belching, retching
what is responsible for 65% of reflux in GERD
transient LES relaxations
what meds can cause decreased LES? lots
Anticholinergics Barbituates Benzodiazepines Caffeine Dihydropyridine Ca2+ channel blockers Dopamine Estrogen Ethanol Isoproterenol Narcotics Nicotine Nitrates Phentolamine Progesterone theophylline
foods that decrease LES
Fatty meals Peppermint/spearmint Chocolate Caffinated drinks: Coffee Cola tea Garlic Onions Chili peppers
50% GERD patients have
prolonged acid clearance
Esophagus normally cleared by
peristalsis
what does increased saliva do?
(stimulated by swallowing) provides bicarbonate buffer
decreased saliva is associated with 4
Age
Sjogren’s syndrome
Xerostomia
Sleep
mucous secretion in the esophagus does what?
function to protect esophagus Bicarbonate neutralizes acidic reflux
what foods irritate the mucosa?
Spicy food
Citrus juice
Tomato juice
Coffee
without mucous in esoph what might happen?
After repeat exposure, H+ ions diffuse into mucosa causing cellular acidification and necrosis
what meds irritate the mucosa?
Alendronate***(drink a full glass of water then stay upright for 30 min) Aspirin Iron NSAIDS Quinidine Potassium chloride
what Factors increase gastric volume/decrease gastric emptying
smoking and high fat meals
what is the cause of post prandial reflux
delayed gastric emptying time
what causes GERD in infants?
delayed gastric emptying time
Defects in antral motility
Complications: failure to thrive, pulmonary aspiration
8 life-style factors of GERD
Exercise Weight-lifting Cycling Sit-ups Smoking Obesity High-fat meals Supine body position Tight fitting clothing Pregnancy Stress
what are 4 typical symptoms of GERD
Heartburn (pyrosis)
Hypersalivation
Belching
Regurgitation
what are 6 atypical symptoms of GERD
Non-allergic asthma Chronic cough Hoarseness Pharyngitis Chest pain Dental erosion
what is primary for diagnosing GERD
endoscopy and 24 hr amb pH monitoring
what are 4 complications of GERD
Esophagitis, stricture, barretts esoph and adenocarcinoma of esoph
what has symptoms of Continual pain Dysphagia Odynophagia Bleeding Unexplained weight loss Choking
adenocarc of esoph
how do you suppress gastric acid production? 3
Antacids after meals and at bedtime
H2 histamine receptor antagonist
Covalent inhibitors of the H+, K+ -ATPase of the parietal cell (PPIs)
what is part of promotility therapy?
Metoclopramide (dopamine antagonist)
Bethanechol (cholinergic agent)
what does elevating the head of the bed do for GERD?
increases esophageal clearance
Dietary modifications for GERD - 5
- Avoid foods that lower esophageal sphincter pressure (fats, chocolate, ETOH, peppermint & spearmint)
- Avoids foods that have instant effect on the esophageal mucosa (spicy foods, OJ, tomato juice, coffee)
- Include protein-rich foods, augments lower esophageal sphincter pressure
- Eat small meals and avoid eating prior to sleeping-decrease gastric volume.
- Loose weight-reduces symptoms.
what is Ulcers extending deep into the muscularis mucosa of the stomach
PUD
what are 3 common forms of PUD?
Helicobacter pylori associated
NSAID induced
Stress related mucosal damage
what has the following symptoms?Epigastric pain, often worse at night
Pain typically 1-3 hrs after meal and may be relieved by eating
Pain can be episodic
Duodenal ulcers
what has the following symptoms?Epigastric pain, often worse with food
Associated symptoms: heartburn, belching, bloating, nausea, anorexia
gastric ulcers
h. pylori causes the majority of what type of ulcer
Duodenal
NSAID causes the majority of what type of ulcer
Gastric
what diet is associated with PUD
In high concentrations, alcohol associated with acute gastric mucosal damage, upper GI bleed
Smoking: unclear mechanism, impairs healing, higher death rates
what is a gram-negative rod that colonizes the mucus on the luminal surface of the gastric epithelium
Causes inflammatory gastritis
May be linked to PUD, gastric lymphoma and adenocarcinoma
h.pylori
what are 3 transmission of h.pylori?
Fecal-oral
Oral-oral
Iatrogenic
what is the MOA of antacids? it does 3 things
neutralize acid to raise intragastric pH
Decreased activation of pepsinogen
Increased LES pressure
what are the benefits of antacids?
rapid onset
what are the disadvantages of antacids?
short duration
what Adds viscous layer which acts as barrier to reflux in antacids>
alginic acid (Gaviscon)
what are the Gi ADR of antacids?
diarrhea or constipation
Diarrhea: magnesium
Constipation: aluminum
Gas: calcium, sodium bicarbonate