GORD Flashcards
1
Q
what is GORD?
A
Any symptomatic condition, anatomic alteration or both that result from the reflux of noxious material in the stomach into the oesophagus
2
Q
risk factors?
A
family hx BMI Smoking Alcohol Haitus Hernia
3
Q
complications of GORD?
A
oesophagitis, stricture, haemorrhage, barretts oesophagus
4
Q
Investigations?
A
often none gastroscopy barium swallow manometry pH studies
5
Q
treatment of GORD?
A
lose weight smoking cessation no large meals avoid alcohol, fatty foods, chocolate and peppermint gaviscon H2 receptor blockers fundoplication
6
Q
what is gastroparesis?
A
delayed gastric emptying
7
Q
what can cause gastroparesis?
A
Idiopathic, Diabetes, Weed, Opiates, Systemic diseases, (e.g. systemic sclerosis)
8
Q
treatment of gastroparesis?
A
Remove cause, liquid diet, low fat, small meals, promotility agents (e.g. domperidone, metoclopramide), Gastric pacemaker, Nutritional support
