GI treatment Flashcards
GORD treatment
lifestyle
antacids
PPI- omeprazole
H2 receptor antagonists- Ranitidine
Barret’s oesophagus
monitor- endoscopy and biopsy
resect
eosinophilic oesophagitis
PPI
topical steroid- Fluticasone or Budesonide
cromoglicate + montelukast
achalasia
Dilate LOS endoscopically or surgically (more invasive but more effective)
variceal bleeding
ABCDE terlipressin- vasoconstrictor endoscopic band ligation sclerotherapy- injection balloon tamponade TIPSS
Hiatus hernia
lifestyle
PPI
surgery
peptic ulcer disease
antacids PPI H2 antagonists H.pylori eradication mucosal straighteners
H.pylori eradication drugs
PPI+ Amoxicillin or metronidazole + cliarithromycin
Gastroparesis
underlying cause
lifestyle change
gastric pacemaker
Mild diverticula disease
IV fluids + co-amoxiclav
Perforation of diverticula disease
Hartmann’s procedure
UC
5ASA- Mesalazine Oral steroid- prednisolone immunosuppressant- Azathioprine Anti-TNF- infliximab surgery
Autoimmune hepatitis
corticosteroids + azathioprine
ascites
reduce salt intake
diuretics- spironolactone
paracentesis
TIPSS
encephalopathy
underlying cause
lactulose to clear gut- rifaximin