Notes in 02_Gastritis

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Published 02/10/2024 Types of Gastritis are {{c1::Acute (Type C)}} and {{c1::Chronic (Type A and B)}}
Published 02/10/2024 {{c1::Type C}} Gastritis is common among {{c2::alcoholics}} and patients taking {{c2::NSAIDs}} medication
Published 02/10/2024 Causes of Type C Gastritis{{c1::Alcohol}} {{c1::NSAIDs}} {{c1::Uraemia}} {{c1::Curling's ulcer}} 
Published 02/10/2024 {{c1::Type A}} gastritis is associated with antibodies against {{c2::parietal cells}} and/or {{c2::intrinsic factor}}
Published 02/10/2024 {{c1::Type A}} gastritis commonly presents with {{c2::pernicious anaemia i.e. lack of intrinsic factor}}
Published 02/10/2024 {{c1::Type B}} gastritis commonly presents with increased risk of {{c2::peptic ulcers}} and {{c2::MALT lymphoma}}
Published 02/10/2024 {{c1::Type B}} gastritis is associated with an organism known as {{c2::H. pylori}}
Published 02/10/2024 Complications of Gastritis{{c1::Peptic Ulcers (Gastric + Duodenal)}} {{c1::Anaemia (from bleeding ulcers)}} {{c1::Stricture formation}} {{c1::Mucosa-a…
Published 02/10/2024 The majority of peptic ulcers are caused by {{c1::Helicobacter pylori}} infection
Published 02/10/2024 H. pylori infection may be diagnosed in the community using the {{c1::urea breath}} test or a {{c1::stool antigen}} test
Published 02/10/2024 Invasive Investigations for H. pylori Two-Step[1] {{c1::Endoscopy and biopsy of stomach lining}}[2] {{c1::Rapid slide urease test (CLOtest)}}
Published 02/10/2024 Triple Eradication Therapy for {{c2::H. pylori}} Gastritis involves:Duration: {{c1::7 days}}Usage of: {{c1::Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) e.g. Omaprazo…
Published 02/10/2024 Pharmacological Approach to Mild GastritisUsage of {{c1::Antacids e.g. Aluminum hydroxide}} or {{c1::H2 receptor antagonist e.g. Ranitidine}}
Published 02/10/2024 Pharmacological Approach to Moderate/Severe Gastritis {{c1::Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) e.g. Omaprazole, Lansoprazole}}
Published 02/10/2024 Diagnostic Test for H. pylori is {{c1::CLOtest}}
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