Notes in 03_Peptic Ulcers

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Published	02/10/2024	Peptic Ulcers under endoscopy:{{c1::}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Duodenal}} ulcers are more common than {{c1::Gastric}} ulcers
Published	02/10/2024	Organism associated with Peptic ulcers is {{c1::Helicobacter pylori}}
Published	02/10/2024	The protective layer of stomach (made via mucus & HCO3) is commonly broken down by:[1] {{c1::Medications (e.g. steroids, NSAIDs)}} [2] {{c1::Helic…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Peptic ulcers}}{{c1::Epigastric pain}} {{c1::Nausea and Vomiting}} {{c1::Dyspepsia}}{{c1::Bleeding}}
Published	02/10/2024	Eating typically worsens the pain of {{c1::Gastric}} ulcers and improves the pain of {{c1::Duodenal}} ulcers.
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of GI Bleeding secondary to Peptic Ulceration{{c1::Haematemesis (vomiting blood)}}  {{c1::“coffee ground” vomiting}} {{c1::Melaena (…
Published	02/10/2024	Complications of Peptic Ulceration{{c1::Bleeding}}{{c1::Perforation}}{{c1::Scarring}} and {{c1::strictures}} of gastric muscle and mucosa
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Stomach Perforation}} secondary to Peptic Ulcers{{c1::Acute abdomen (sudden severe abdominal pain)}} {{c1::Peritonitis…
Published	02/10/2024	Scarring and strictures of the gastric muscle and mucosa can predispose to {{c1::pyloric stenosis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Pyloric Stenosis}}{{c1::Symptoms occur right after eating}} {{c1::Upper abdominal pain}} {{c1::Stomach distention…
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Peptic Ulcers is via {{c1::endoscopy}}
Published	02/10/2024	A {{c2::CLO test}} can be performed during peptic ulcer endoscopy to check for {{c1::H. pylori}}
Published	02/10/2024	A {{c2::biopsy}} might be performed during peptic ulcer endoscopy to exclude {{c1::malignancy}}
Published	02/10/2024	Triple Eradication Therapy for {{c2::H. pylori}} Peptic Ulcers involves:Duration: {{c1::7 days}}Usage of:{{c1::Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) e.g. O…
Published	02/10/2024	Pharmacological Treatment of Peptic Ulcers [First Line] {{c1::Proton pump inhibitors e.g. Omeprazole, Lansoprazole}} [Second …
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