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What is the term for superficial defects less than 5mm in diameter and less than 1mm in depth involving only the mucosa?
What is the term for superficial defects less than 5mm in diameter and less than 1mm in depth involving only the mucosa?
What is the basic pathogenesis of ulcer formation?
What is the basic pathogenesis of ulcer formation?
What is a characteristic of an ulcer?
What is a characteristic of an ulcer?
What is an example of an aggressive factor that attacks the mucosa?
What is an example of an aggressive factor that attacks the mucosa?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to ulcer formation?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to ulcer formation?
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What is the term for the layer of the stomach that is affected in an ulcer?
What is the term for the layer of the stomach that is affected in an ulcer?
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What is the term for the process of repairing and protecting the mucosa?
What is the term for the process of repairing and protecting the mucosa?
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What is an example of a ulcerogenic drug?
What is an example of a ulcerogenic drug?
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What is the term for the stomach lining?
What is the term for the stomach lining?
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What is the result of an altered balance between aggressive and protective/repairing factors?
What is the result of an altered balance between aggressive and protective/repairing factors?
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Study Notes
Hiccups
- Transmission route: Fecal-oral and oral-oral
- Symptoms: Unpleasantness and bitterness in the mouth, aerophagia (belching), fullness in the epigastrium, feeling of hunger, irritability, boredom, headache, and rusty tongue
Stomach and Duodenum Diseases
Duodenal Ulcer
- Pain occurs 45-60 minutes after a meal
- Pain relieves with food, antacids, or vomiting within 5-30 minutes
- HP Prevalence: 80-90%
Gastric Ulcer
- HP Prevalence: 60-70%
- Clinical findings are more severe than duodenal ulcer
Marginal Ulcer (Jejunal Ulcer)
- Occurs in 15-20% of cases after simple gastrectomy
- Occurs in 2% of cases after subtotal gastrectomy
Esophagus Diseases
Esophagus Diverticules
- Symptoms: Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), odinophagia (pain as a result of swallowing)
Esophagus Cancer
- Symptoms: Solid-liquid food intake becomes difficult, weight loss increases, regurgitation (return of fluid or food without nausea)
- Symptoms: Pyrosis (burning), pain, vomiting, bleeding, weight loss, halitosis (bad breath), sialorrhea (salivation due to reflexively increased salivation)
Esophagitis
- Etiological factors: Viral infections, oral intake of irritating agents, and extended gastric discharge
- Pathophysiological factors: Abdominal pressure, hiatus hernia
- Treatment approaches: Behaviour change, nutrition treatment, and prohibition of big quantity meals, alcohol, and tight clothes
Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Nutritional therapy: Avoid excessive and high-fat meals, coffee, fruit juices (acidic), chocolate, wine, and alcoholic drinks
- General suggestions: Avoid eating before bedtime, maintain a normal body weight, and eat at least three regular meals a day
Stomach Diseases and Medical Nutrition Treatments
Peptic Ulcer
- Histological definition: Superficial defects less than 5mm in diameter and less than 1mm in depth involving only the mucosa
- Formation: Disruption of the integrity of the gastroduodenal mucosa due to an altered balance between aggressive and protective/repairing factors
- Risk factors: Increased acidity and secretion of gastric acid, pepsin, bile salts, alcohol, and ulcerogenic drugs
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Identify the general symptoms of diseases in this quiz. Test your knowledge of medicine and healthcare.
