Peptic Ulcer Flashcards
1
Q
Peptic Ulcer
A
ulcer in the mucosa of GI tract
2
Q
causes
A
increased acid: stress coffee spicy food smoking
broken-down layer:
NSAIDs
SSRIs
H. pylori
3
Q
signs
A
dyspepsia
epigastric pain
vomiting
weight loss
duodenal - improves after eating
gastric - worse after eating
4
Q
investigations
A
endoscopy
CXR - free air under diaphragm
5
Q
management
A
PPI for 4-8 weeks
monitor with endoscopy
6
Q
complications
A
perforated ulcer causing GI bleed
7
Q
investigation and management of the complication
A
erect CXR
surgery
