10 Questions
What is the main cause of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease?
Slow-growing bacterium
Which type of ulcer is more common, gastric or duodenal?
Duodenal
When is pain worse for patients with peptic ulcer disease?
When the patient is hungry
Which test can be used as a screening test for Helicobacter pylori infection?
Stool antigen test
What is a common symptom of peptic ulcer disease?
Nausea & vomiting
What is the main cause of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease?
Helicobacter pylori
In which part of the digestive system is the duodenal ulcer more common?
1st Part of Duodenum
Which type of pain is more common in peptic ulcer disease?
Burning epigastric pain
Which test can be used as a screening test for Helicobacter pylori infection?
Serological tests - detect the particular IgG antibodies
What is a common symptom of peptic ulcer disease?
Nausea & Vomiting
Study Notes
Peptic Ulcer Disease and Gastritis
- The main cause of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease is Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection.
Types of Ulcers
- Duodenal ulcers are more common than gastric ulcers.
- Duodenal ulcers are more common in the first part of the small intestine (duodenum).
Pain Patterns
- Pain is worse at night for patients with peptic ulcer disease.
- The type of pain more common in peptic ulcer disease is epigastric pain.
Diagnostic Tests
- Urea breath test can be used as a screening test for Helicobacter pylori infection.
Symptoms
- A common symptom of peptic ulcer disease is abdominal pain.
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