Heartburn & Dyspepsia Flashcards
What is another word for heartburn?
Pyrosis
What is anther word for pyrosis?
Heartburn
What is the definition of heartburn?
Burning sensation in stomach/lower chest that rises up toward the neck and occasionally to the back
What is another word for dyspepsia?
Indigestion
What is another word for indigestion?
dyspepsia
What is hiatal hernia?
Relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter and leads to increased acid exposure
Lower esophageal sphincter (relaxes/contracts) at rest and (relaxes/contracts) on swallowing
rest - contracted
swallow - relax
Clinical presentation of heartburn is….
within 1 hr of eating; laying down, bending over may exacerbate
Clinical presentation of GERD is….
heartburn occurring 2+ per week
What is dysphagia?
Difficulty swallowing
What is odynophagia?
Painful swallowing
Which should you use for mild and less frequent symptoms of heartburn/dyspepsia?
Antacid
H2RA
PPI
Antacid
Which should you use for moderate and less frequent symptoms of heartburn/dyspepsia?
Antacid
H2RA
PPI
H2RA
Which should you use for severe and more frequent symptoms of heartburn/dyspepsia?
Antacid
H2RA
PPI
PPI; use H2RAs first, if it doesnt work then use PPIs
Exclusion of heart burn/dyspepsia
Duration?
> 3 months
Exclusion of heart burn/dyspepsia
Age?
- > 45 yrs old w/ new onset dyspepsia
- <12 yrs old for H2RAs
- <18 yrs old for PPI
- <2 yrs old
Exclusion of heart burn/dyspepsia
Prescription?
Heartburn with the use of prescription
Non-Drug Therapy for heart burn/dyspepsia
Meals?
- 3 or 4 balanced meals/day
- Smaller meals
- Reduce spicy + fatty foods
- Avoid eating 3 hrs before bedtime
Non-Drug Therapy for heart burn/dyspepsia
Positioning?
- Elevate torso
- Raise head of bed by 6 to 8 inches
- Wedge pillow
Non-Drug Therapy for heart burn/dyspepsia
OTC to avoid?
NSAIDS, unless absolutely necessary
Non-Drug Therapy for heart burn/dyspepsia
Extra info?
Keep a heartburn diary; correlate Sx with worst food triggers
Tums, Mylanta, Maalox, and Alka-seltzer are considered:
Antacids
H2RA
PPI
Antacids
Zantac, Pepcid, Axid, and Tagamet are considered:
Antacids
H2RA
PPI
H2RA