Upper GI Disorders: Mouth + Oesophagus Flashcards
What is the GI tract made up of?
Mouth
Oesophagus
Stomach
Pancreas
Small intestine
Large intestine
Liver
What are the main GI disorders?
Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
What is an oral ulceration?
Break in oral epithelium
What is oral ulceration caused by?
Physical or chemical injury
Drugs
What is stomatitis?
Inflammation of lining of any of soft-tissues of mouth
What is stomatitis caused by?
Poor oral hygiene
Poorly fitted dentures
What is leukoplakia?
Painless white patches on side of tongue/cheek
What is oesophagus made up of?
Upper oesophageal sphincter
Oesophageal body
Lower oesophageal sphincter
Diaphragm
What does the UOS prevent?
Air entering oesophagus + reflux
What does LOS prevent?
Reflux
What is GORD?
Exposure of unprotected oesophageal epithelium to acid
What is the stomach made up of?
Fundus
Body
Pylorus
What is present at body of stomach?
Parietal cells (HCl)
Mucous cells
Chief cells
What is present at pylorus of stomach?
Mucous cells
G cells
D cells
NO ACID SECRETING CELLS
What is aspirin used for?
Pain killer
Blood thinner