H. Pylori + Gastroscopy

Question 1

What is H. Pylori

Question 2

Transmission of H. Pylori

Question 3

S/sx of h.pylori

Answer 3

Stomach pain dull, sharp
Burping n/v
Bloating not feeling hungry
Unexplained wt loss
Stomach bleeding

Question 4

Signs of stomach bleeding

Answer 4

CG/BV
B/BS
D/Fai
TBr
FTfnr

Question 5

How to Diagnose H.Pylori

Question 6

H. Pylori

What to do in physical exam

Question 7

What is urea breath test

Question 8

What are the medical tx

Answer 8

Eradication therapy
( combination of medicines)

Antibiotic
Proton pump inhibitor
H2 blockers
Bismuth salicylate

Question 9

How does the mixed medication works?

Answer 9

Decrease gastric acid
Weakens the h.pylori
Antibiotic kills the bacteria

Question 10

Whats the action of proton pump inhibitor

Answer 10

Reduces the gastric acid PRODUCTION

Question 11

Whats the action of the H2 blockers

Answer 11

Reduces the gastric acid SECRETIONS

Question 12

Whats the action of Bismuth salicylate

Answer 12

Treat various stomach and digestive issues

Antibiotic
Anti infamatory
Astringent

Question 13

How to prevent h. Pylori

Answer 13

Wash
Do not
Not cooked
Prepared

Question 14

Diet for h.pylori px

Answer 14

Yogurt
Omega 3 & 6 fish oil
Olive oil

Vegetables - broccoli, cauli flower, cabbage

White meat - chicken, fish

Question 15

Foods to avoid with H.pylori

Answer 15

Foods that increases gastric acid production
- coffee, tea, cola, soda, fizzy drinks

Gastric irritation
- pepper, ham, bacon, alcohol, spicy foods, lemon and orange

Question 16

Common vit. Defieciency in gastritis

Answer 16

Vit. B12
Absorption probkem

Question 17

What is Gastroscopy?

Question 18

Indication of gastroscopy?

Answer 18

Swallow
I.H.SP
CG/BV
BTBS
dx

Question 19

Tx gastroscopy

Answer 19

Widens
Stops
Remove
Treat
Help

Question 20

Contraindication of gastroscopy

Question 21

Pre-procedure of gastroscopy

Answer 21

• The doctor will explain the procedure and secure consent
• You should bring along the details of the medications that you take.
• Follow any instructions the hospital gives you about taking medicines.
• Bowel preparation:
  
  • NPO post-midnight before the procedure.
  • Drinking is allowed up to 6 hours before the procedure.

Question 22

During procedure of gastroscopy

Question 23

Post procedure of gastroscopy

Question 24

Getting your gastroscopy results

Answer 24

Doctor/nurse
Biopsy… wait for..2m-2w if cancer
If cancer…keep in touch with specialist cancer care team

Question 25

Post gastroscopy. Report to the doctor if there is?

Answer 25

Chest pain Shortness of breath Abd pain Black tarry stool Persistent vomiting/ blood vomit Fever 38

Question 26

Main complication if gastroscopy

Answer 26

Perforation

Question 27

What is perforation?

Answer 27

Hole develops in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum

Question 28

Signs of perforation?

Answer 28

Neck, chest, abd pain, pain while swallowing, breathing difficulty , temp above 38

Question 29

Management for perforation

Answer 29

Mild perforation - antibiotics Severe perforation - surgical procedures or repair hole

Question 30

What is eradication therapy

Answer 30

Multi drug treatment plan Combination of medication Increase effectiveness Reduces the resistance to single drug

Question 31

What is peptic ulcer disease

Answer 31

This is a condition where sores and ulcers are to develop in the lining of the stomach and duodenum. Weakened lining of the stomach… Gastric acid irritates the tissues inner layer of the stomach

Question 32

What is endoscopy

Answer 32

This is a general term for medical procedure that uses a long flexible tube with a light and camera to view/examine a hollow organ or cavity in the body. Types of endoscopy Colonoscopy Bronchoscopy Gastroscopy And more