Peptic Ulcer Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are some of the risk factors for peptic ulcer disease?
A
Increasing age Smoking ICU stay NSAIDs H.pylori infection FHx or PMHx of PUD
2
Q
What are some of the rarer causes of peptic ulcer disease?
A
Zollinger-ellison syndrome
Gastric ischaemia
Drugs - potassium chloride, bisphosphonates
Infection - cytomegalovirus with HIV, HSV
Crohn’s
3
Q
How long after initiation of treatment should endoscopy be repeated to check that disease has resolved in peptic ulcer disease?
A
6-8 weeks
4
Q
What laboratory test can be used to screen for Zollinger Ellison syndrome?
A
Fasting gastrin level
