Peptic Ulcer Disease Flashcards by Emma Thomson | Brainscape

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symptoms of peptic ulcer disease

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dyspepsia
epigastric pain: triggered by food > stomach ulcer, relieved by food > duodenal ulcer
haematemesis, melaena

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causes of peptic ulcer disease

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H.pylori
NSAIDs (+ steroids & SSRIs)
smoking, caffeine

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peptic ulcer disease investigations

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clinical diagnosis
endoscopy (ALARM symptoms)
13C urease breath test/H.pylori faecal antigen

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peptic ulcer disease management

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lifestyle changes
1st line full dose PPI; if confirmed H.pylori then triple therapy: PPI + 2x antibiotics e.g. metronidazole + amoxicillin

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