Heartburn & indigestion Flashcards
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Heartburn
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- Ring of muscle between stomach and the oesophagus allows stomach acid to leak back
- No protective lining in oesophagus meaning acid causes irritation
2
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Symptoms of heartburn
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- Burning pain behind breastbone
- Causes pregnancy, overweight and wearing tight clothes, smoking
3
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Indigestion
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- Acid comes into contact with stomach lining of the digestive system
4
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Symptoms of Indigestion
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- Pain in upper abdomen, belching, nausea and the feeling of fullness
5
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Triggers for indigestion
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- Smoking
- Eating heavy spicy meals
- Alcohol
- NSAIDs
6
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Treatment for indigestion & heartburn
Antacids
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- Neutralises acids in the stomach
- Calcium carbonate, magnesium salt and sodium bicarbonate
- Fast short acting (Rennie peppermint tablets)
7
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Treatment for indigestion & heartburn
Alginates
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- Forms a raft on stomach helps prevention of the escape of acid in oesophugus
- Gaviscon Advanced, Rennie liquid oral suspension
8
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Bismouth subsalicylate
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- Bismuth compounds coat the lining of the stomach to prevent irritation
- Pepto-Bismol Oral Suspension
9
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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
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- Inhibit the production of stomach acid within one to two hours of taking first dose and build to max effect after two to four days
- Omeprazole - Can be available as liquid which fast action or tablet
10
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Who is it for?
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- Might not be the patient so could need liquid for child
11
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What are the symptoms?
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- Ask patient describe symptoms of heartburn
12
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How long have you had the symptoms?
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- Long time symptoms customers who suffer from chronic
13
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Action taken?
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- Diffrent active ingreedient or formulation used
14
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Medication?
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- Important to customers who are on other medication that might have an interaction
