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1
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What are the two general causes of peptic ulcer disease?

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Insufficient protection from HCL and pepsin (due to damaged mucus coat and too much HCL/pepsin)
Helicobacter pylori

2
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How can damaged tissues repair in 1-2 months from peptic ulcer disease?

A

If luminal acidity is decreased

3
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What are factors that delay healing from peptic ulcer disease?

A
Cigarette smoking
Alcohol
Caffeine
Calcium
Aspirin
4
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What can AGGRAVATE peptic ulcer disease (NOT cause it)?

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Stress, spicy foods

5
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What causes gastroesophageal (esophageal) reflux?

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Stomach chyme backing up into lower esophagus

6
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What are possible contributing factors to esophageal reflux?

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Chronic gastritis (inflammation of stomach lining)
Hiatal hernia
Pregnancy
Incompetent lower esophageal sphincter
Subluxations: problem with myenteric plexus?

7
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Ways to reduce reflux?

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Keep a food diary, log spices and drinks consumed along with reflux episodes
Limit how much is eaten at once
Do not eat less than 3 hours before bed

8
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Problem foods?

A

Spices (pepper, garlic, onion, peppermint, cinnamon)
Acidic foods (citrus, tomatoes)
Acidic beverages (fruit juices, carbonated drinks, coffee, tea)
Fatty foods
Alcohol

9
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What is Barrett’s esophagus?

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Stratified squamous epithelium is replaced by mucus-secreting simple columnar epithelium in lower (proximal) esophagus; this is metaplasia from a chronic problem