Clinical Features of Duodenal and Gastric Ulcers
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What is the typical timing of burning epigastric pain in duodenal ulcer?

  • Immediately after meals
  • 30 minutes after meals
  • 4 hours after meals
  • 90 minutes to 3 hours after meals (correct)

    • Which symptom is more indicative of a gastric ulcer?

  • Pain made worse by food (correct)
  • Pain often nocturnal
  • Pain relieved by antacids
  • Pain relieved by food

    • What is a common complication associated with peptic ulcers?

  • Gallbladder stones
  • Hyperacidity
  • Acute pancreatitis (correct)
  • Chronic diarrhea

    • How is the presence of H. pylori typically detected when endoscopy is not required?

    <p>Urea breath test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic method is preferable for detecting a gastric ulcer that might be malignant?

    <p>Upper endoscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the radiographic features suggesting malignancy in an ulcer?

    <p>Mass within the ulcer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the fecal antigen test typically used in relation to H. pylori?

    <p>To confirm eradication of H. pylori</p> Signup and view all the answers

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