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what does dyspepsia indicate
an upper GI problem
what are symptoms of dyspepsia
epigastric pain or burning or discomfort early satiety and post-prandial fullness belching bloating nausea
A 47 year old man presents to clinic with a 3 month history of epigastric dull abdominal pain. He states that the pain is worse at night and is relieved on eating. On direct questioning, there is no history of weight loss. He is not anaemic. Duodenal ulcer Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Gastric ulcer Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease Non-ulcer dyspepsia
Duodenal ulcer
2. A 59 year old man presents with severe retrosternal burning pain. Upper GI endoscopy shows ‘metaplastic changes within the epithelium’. Gastric ulcer Gastric carcinoma Oesophageal carcinoma Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease Barrett’s oesophagus
Barrett’s oesophagus
3. A 41 year old man is referred to gastroenterology outpatients out patients with a 3 month history of worsening epigastric pain and dyspepsia. Upper GI endoscopy confirms multiple ulcers in the stomach and duodenum. Serum gastrin is elevated. Duodenal ulcer Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Gastric ulcer Gastric carcinoma Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
4. A 40 year old woman presents with a 2 month history of burning upper abdominal pain which is worse on eating. On examination there is mild tenderness to palpation of the epigastric region. Duodenal ulcer Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Gastric ulcer Gastric carcinoma Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Gastric ulcer
what is Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
rare condition in which one or more tumours form in the pancreas or duodenum
these gastrinomas secrete large amounts of gastrin causing increased stomach acid production
5. A 37 year old overweight woman presents to the GP with burning upper abdominal pain. She says it is especially bad when she goes to bed. She also complains of a tickly cough and a funny taste in her mouth. Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Gastric ulcer Oesophageal carcinoma Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease Non-ulcer dyspepsia
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
def of peptic ulcer disease
a break in the superficial epithelial lining of either the stomach or duodenum
what sort of peptic ulcer is more common, gastric or duodenal
duodenal
what is a common cause of PUD in developing countries
h. pylori
what is a common cause of PUD in developed countries
NSAID use
what are the two most important risk factors for PUD
h. pylori
NSAIDs
how do NSAIDs increase risk of PUD
NSAIDs inhibit COX which leads to decreased prostaglandins and this can lead to mucosal damage
what are rare associations with PUD
increased gastrin (zollinger-ellison)
what sort of organism is h.pylori
gram-negative flagellate
how common is h.pylori
very common in developing countries
what does h. pylori infection lead to
gastritis
peptic ulcers
gastric cancer
what sort of pain is PUD associated with
recurrent epigastric pain which is a burning and knawing pain
what does pain in PUD commonly occur
related to eating a meal (dyspepsia)
what symptoms are associated with PUD
N+V
getting full very quickly
weight loss or anorexia
what are the signs of PUD on examination
epigastric tenderness
‘pointing sign’
PR blood
when does pain from duodenal ulcers occur
hours after eating
can wake patients up in the night
when does pain from gastric ulcers occur
immediately after eating
what relieves the pain of duodenal ulcers
eating
antacids
what relieves the pain of gastric ulcers
minimal relief with antacids
what is pointing sign
in PUD
patient can point to site of pain with one finger (specific area of pain)
A 40 year old woman presents with a 2 month history of burning upper abdominal pain which is worse on eating.
You suspect she has a gastric ulcer. What is the most appropriate investigation?
Upper GI endoscopy
Full blood count
Abdominal X-Ray
H.Pylori Breath Test
Trial of Proton Pump inhibitor
H.Pylori Breath Test
what are the indications for a h.pylori breath test or antigen test
<55yrs and NO alarm symptoms
what are the indications for 2wk UGI endoscopy
> 55yrs or alarm (red flag) symptoms or no response to treatment
if an ulcer is present after a UGI endoscopy, what must be done
1 histology (neoplasia?) 2 h. pylori testing (biopsy urease testing?)
if a gastric ulcer is present after after a UGI endoscopy and is treated, what must be done as follow up?
repeat endoscopy after 6-8wks to rule out malignancy
what are red flag symptoms
weight loss bleeding anaemia vomiting dysphagia early fullness on eating
what is the treatment for h.pylori
triple therapy
1PPI
2xantibiotics
for example
1lansoprazole/omeprazole
2xamoxicillin + clarithromycin
what is the treatment for PUD if h.pylori negative
PPI or H2 antagonist
what complications are associated with PUD
haemorrhage
perforation
malignancy
what is GORD
reflux of stomach contents into the oesphagus
risk factors for GORD
obesity
smoking
pregnancy
haitus hernia
what foods are associated with GORD
large fatty meals
coffee or alcohol
what conditions are associated with GORD
achalasia
what symptoms are associated with GORD
burning retrosternal pain related to good
a sour taste in the mouth
what makes GORD better and worse
better - anatacids
worse - bending or lying flat
what are the extra-oesophageal features of GORD
nocturnal asthma
chronic cough
laryngitis (hoarseness)
A 37 year old overweight woman presents to the GP with burning upper abdominal pain. She says it is especially bad when she goes to bed. She also complains of a tickly cough and a funny taste in her mouth. She has no other significant symptoms and you suspect she has GORD. What is the most appropriate next step? UGI endoscopy Start her on a proton pump inhibitor Barium Swallow study Start her on a H2 antagonist Oesophageal manometry
Start her on a proton pump inhibitor
what investigations are completed for GORD
a clinical diagnosis generally
however a trial of PPI is often diagnostic and therapeutic
what is the conservative management for GORD
lose weight
avoid precipitants (large fatty meals and coffee and alcohol before bed)
elevate bed for sleeping
stop smoking
what is the medical management for GORD
PPIs
what is the MOA of PPIs
inhibits H+/K+ ATPase pump
what drugs affect oesophageal tone and could lead to GORD
nitrates and CCBs
how does GORD lead to oesophageal adenocarcinoma
GORD leads to oesophagitis which leads to barretts this leads to dysplasia and oesophageal adenocarcinoma
what changes occur for oesophagitis to turn into barretts oesophagus
squamous to columnar (metaplasia)
what history is associated with oesophageal stricture
intermittent progressive dysphagia
how should barretts oesophagus be treated
1 surveillance (regular endoscopy + biopsy)
2 treatment
-high grade dysplasia with radiofrequency ablation and PPI
-nodule with endoscopic mucosal resection and PPI or oesophagectomy
what is zollinger ellison syndrome
gastrin-secreting tumour of the pancreas
what endocrine condition is ZE syndrome associated with
MEN1
how does ZE syndrome cause gastric ulcers
increased gastrin from gastrinomas
hypertrophy of the gastric mucosa and stimulation of acid secreteing cells
this leads to damaged mucosa and ulceration
how does ZE syndrome cause malabsorption
damage of GI mucosa and inactivation of pancreatic enzymes
when should ZE syndrome considered
with multiple ulcers
what are symptoms of ZE syndrome
abdominal pain (similar to PUD)
diarrhoea
heartburn
what are symptoms of ZE syndrome when associated with MEN1
PPP
pituitary
parathyroid
pancreatic
what are the investigations for for ZE syndrome
fasting serum gastrin
serum calcium
what is the management for ZE syndrome
PPIs
surgical resection
what are common DDx for dyspepsia
GORD
PUD
cancer
non-ulcer dyspepsia
1) A 29 year old woman presents with 2 week history of passing bloody diarrhoea with mucus up to 12 times a day. This is associated with lower abdominal, cramp like pain and malaise. On examination she looks pale and generally unwell and there is some tenderness in the left iliac fossa. a gastroenteritis b crohns disease c IBS d hyperthyroidism e UC
e UC
2) A 55 year old woman with diabetes presents with weight loss, diarrhoea and angular stomatitis. Blood tests reveal presence of tTG antibodies. a hyperthyroidism b colorectal carcinoma c IBS d coeliacs e CD
d coeliacs
3) A 16 year old boy is brought to paediatric out patients by his mother with a 9 month history of weight loss, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. On examination, he is on the 10th centile for height and weight, having been on the 50th centile previously. tTG antibodies are negative. a gastroenteritis b coeliacs c UC d hyperthyroidism e CD
CD
4) A 28 year old medical student returns from his elective in Thailand with a short history of severe lower abdominal cramps and passage of blood diarrhoea. a gastroenteritis b pseudomembranous colitis c UC d hyperthyroidism e CD
gastroenteritis
5) A 24 year old woman gives a long history (several years) of intermittent diarrhoea and constipation. She also complains of abdominal bloating and left iliac fossa pain. The pain and bloating are made worse by eating and are relieved by defecation. a gastroenteritis b coeliacs c IBS d hyperthyroidism e CD
IBS
what is IBD
a group of chronic disorders which cause inflammation to the GI tract
def of UC
a relapsing and remitting inflammatory disorder of the colonic mucosa
how is UC classified
by location
by severity
who does US commonly affect
adolescents or young adults
def of CD
a chronic inflammatory condition which may affect any part of the GI tract from mouth to anus
who does CD commonly affect
bimodal peak of onset
1 adolescents and young adults
elderly
where does UC affect
starts distally and spreads proximally (no further than ileocaecal valve)
mucosa and submucosa
where does CD affect
any part of the GI tract from mouth to anus
transmural
what sort of inflammation is typical in UC and CD
UC - continuous
CD - discontinuous (skip lesions)
what does non-caseating granulomas indicate
CD
what are symptoms of UC
bloody diarrhoea
tenesmus
diffuse abdomen pain
what are symptoms of CD
diarrhoea
steatorhoea (when the ileum is affected)
weight loss and generally more ill than in UC
what is p anca associated with
IBD
- positive in UC
- negative in CD
what does UC increase risk of
PSC
cholangiocarcinoma
colorectal cancer
what are granulomas
collections of immune cells which leads to inflammation
what does non-caseating mean
no area of central necrosis
what is cobblestone mucosa associated with
CD
what is rose thorn appearance associated with
UC
what are extra GI features of IBD
mouth ulceration
erythema nodusum
pyoderma gangrenosum
what is episcleritis
uncomfortable red eye with no loss of vision
associated with IBD
what is scleritis
painful red eye with no loss of vision
what is uveitis
painful red eye with loss of vision
what is an acute severe UC attack
12x a day
how is IBD diagnosed?
stool sample
-faecal calprotectin
what is coeliacs disease
a chronic autoimmune disease of small intestine which leads to intolerance to dietary gluten
this leads to villous atrophy and malabsorption
who does coeliacs commonly affect
infants and middle aged
what are symptoms of coeliacs
N+V+D
weight loss
abdominal pain + distension
what are signs of coeliacs
aphthous ulcers
angular stomatitis
anaemia with pallor
dermatitis herpetiformis
what causes angular stomatitis
B12/iron deficient
what antibodies indicate coeliacs
tissue transglutaminase antibodies
anti-endomysial antibody
anti-gliadin
what is found on endoscopy and duodenal biopsy
villous atrophy
crypt hyperplasia
intraepithelial WBCs
what is the treament for coeliacs
gluten free diet
what is gastroenteritis
acute gastrointestinal infection
who is at risk of gastroenteritis
young and old
travellers
is bacterial or virla gastroenteritis more common
bacterial
what is dysentry
bloody diarrhoea
pathology of diarrhoea
toxins or bacteria sticking to gut mucosa
pathology of dysentry
pathogens penetrate the intestinal mucosa and epithelial cells are destroyed
this leads to bloody diarrhoea and abdominal pain
what pathogen causes diarrhoea and dysentry
campylobacter
c. difficile
salmonella
what pathogens cause diarrhoea
s aureus
vibrio cholera
e coli
bacillus cereus
what pathogens cause dysentry
haemorrhagic e.coli
entamoeba histolytica
shigella
name an antidiarrhoeal
codeine phosphate
how is gastroenteritis investigated
stool microscopy and culture
how is gastroenteritis treated
oral rehydration therapy
antibiotics (if systemically unwell, elderly, suppressed)
what is IBS
mixed group of abdominal symptoms with no obvious cause
who does IBS commonly affect
women>men
onset in <40yrs
which set of criteria is used to diagnose IBS
ROME II/III
what are features of ROME II/III
chronic (>6months) abdo pain: -relieved by defaecation -associated with altered stool form or bowel frequency and 2 of: -urgency -tenesmus -abdo bloating/distension -mucuous -symptoms worse after food
how is IBS diagnosed
diagnosis of exclusion
what are features of colorectal carcinoma history
elderly
‘red flags’
what are features of a pseudomembranous colitis history
c diff infection after recent antibiotic treatment