Week 8 Epigastric Pain Esophagus, Pancreas, Stomach Flashcards
1
Q
Something unthought of that can cause GERD
A
Decreased saliva (Sjogrens, Tobacco)
2
Q
Most common cause os esophageal strictures
A
GERD
This is a scaring of esophagus
3
Q
Sx alarm for GERD
A
- Over 60yo new onset
- Anemia
- Dysphagia, odynophagia
- WL
- Bleeding
4
Q
Erosive Esophagitis SX
A
- Odynophagia
- Retrosternal all CP
- Dysphagia
= very painful
= can cause tachy from pain
5
Q
GERD TX
A
PPI (erosive Esophagitis need this), H2B (GERD tx only) = should be given only with lifestyle chances
Endoscopy for alarm features
1. LIFESTYLE : EtOH, caffeine, spicy, chocolate, smaller foods, Weight, incline head at night
6
Q
Stricture TX
A
Dilate with bougie
Prevent reaccurence