Gastro

Question 1

Which intestinal disease requires small intestinal biopsy AND blood tests for an accurate diagnosis?

Answer 1

Coeliac disease

Question 2

H.pylori facts

Answer 2

1. Infection is usually acquired in the first 5 years of life.
2. It is found in 50% of those aged >50 years in developed countries
3. Can be identified with stool antigen testing

Question 3

Treatment of h.pylori

Answer 3

PPI, amoxicillin and either clarithromycin or metronidazole, followed by a PPI for 4-8 weeks

Question 4

Best imaging modality for complex anal fistulae?

Answer 4

MRI

Question 5

First line inpatient treatment of a thrombosed haemorrhoid

Answer 5

Thrombectomy