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Gastro oesophageal reflux disease Flashcards

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Definition of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease?

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This is where acid from the stomach refluxes through the lower oesophageal sphincter and irritates lining of oesophagus.

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Presentations of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease?

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Heart burn
Epigastric pain
Nocturnal cough
Acid regurgitation
Bloating
Hoarse voice

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Managment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease?

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Lifestyle advice
acid neutralising medicine (gaviscon)
Proton pump inhibitor
Ranitidine
Surgery

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What is Barretts oesophagus?

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Metaplasia of lower oesophageal mucosa cells where it changes from squamous to columnar epithelium with goblet cells.

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Risk factors of barrets Oeophagus?

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G: Gord
A: Alcohol
S: Smoking
O: Obesity

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Investigations for barrets Oesophagus?

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OGD Endoscopy and biopsy

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