Dyspepsia Flashcards
1
Q
What is dyspepsia commonly known as
A
Indigestion
2
Q
What are the presenting symptoms of dyspepsia
A
Pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen
3
Q
How are the criteria to diagnose dypepsia
A
Post prandial fullness
Early satiety
Epigastric pain
Epigastric burning
Combination of these 4 symptoms are 3 days a week for 3 months
4
Q
What causes dyspepsia
A
Any GI condition
Drugs
Psychological
5
Q
What drugs cause dypepsia (x6)
A
NSAIDS Steroids Ca Antagonsits Bis Phosphatases Theophylines Nitrates
6
Q
What investigation might you do for someone with dypepsia
A
Detailed history
Bloods
7
Q
What bloods would you take for someone with dypepsia
A
FBC U and E Ferratin Calcium Glucose LFTs
8
Q
When do you refer someone with dyspepsia for an endoscopy
A
If they have any of the ALARM symptoms
9
Q
What are the ALARM symptoms
A
Anorexia Loss of weight Anaemia Recent onset and >55 years Melaena/Haematemesis or Mass Swallowing problems
