L14: Peptic Ulcer Flashcards
Def of Peptic Ulcer
Defect in the gastrointestinal mucosa that extend through the muscularis mucosa ( > 5 mm)
Sites of Peptic Ulcer
Pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcer
Peptic ulcer occur when the balance between the aggressive factors and the defensive mechanisms
is disrupted
Etiology of Peptic Ulcer
Characters of H.Pylori
Peptic ulcer may be associated with (4Cs)
Cigarette smoking, Cirrhosis of liver,
COPD, and Chronic renal failure
CP of Peptic ulcer
- Asymptomatic
- Symptomatic
- Complications
Asymptomatic Peptic ulcer
Approximately 70% of peptic ulcers are asymptomatic.
Symptoms of Peptic ulcer
- Epigastric pain/ Dyspepsia
- anorexia
- nausea
- vomiting.
Characters of Epigastric pain of PU
burning, gnawing or dull ache
Sites of Epigastric pain of PU
- DU : above the umbilicus & to the right of the midline.
- GU : epigastric & in the midline
Duration of Epigastric pain of PU
variable from few minutes to several hours.
Relation of Epigastric pain of PU to food
- DU : 2 - 3 h after meals (usually awakens the patient)
- GU : precipitated by food ½ h after meals
Relieving factors of Epigastric pain of PU
- DU : antacid or food , so appetite ↑ ( patient eats frequently to relief pain)
- GU : fasting , vomiting ( some patients learn to induce vomiting for pain relief )
Complications of Peptic Ulcer
Investigations in Peptic Ulcer
I. Upper GI endoscopy (Diagnostic)
II. Investigations for the cause
III. Investigations for complications
Upper GI Endoscopy in Peptic Ulcer
The gold standard in diagnosing PUD
When to Bx a Peptic Ulcer?
- DU are mostly benign, do not require biopsy except in the setting of Crohn’s disease.
- DU patients should have antral biopsy to diagnose H pylori.
- GU patients over 40 years should have biopsy to exclude gastric cancer.
Investigations for the cause in PU
Investigations for complications in PU