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Which ulcers are more common duodenal or gastric?
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Duodenal ulcers are more common.
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PUD presentation
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Epigastric pain 1 to 3 hours after meals that is relieved by the ingestion of food or antacids
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Is H. Pylori gram negative or positive?
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H. Pylori is gram negative
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What usually causes duodenal ulcers?
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H. Pylori
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Effects of H. Pylori on stomach
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1. Duodenal inflammation
2. Increased duodenal acid load 3. Impaired duodenal bicarbonate secretion 4. Inflammation of gastric epithelium |
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What is the leading cause of PUD in pts without H.Pylori infection?
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NSAIDs
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NSAIDs effect on stomach
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1. Inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins
2. Decreased bicarbonate secretion 3. Epithelial mucus 4. Mucosal perfusion 5. Epithelial proliferation 6. Mucosal resistance to injury |
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What type of ulcers do NSAIDs most frequently produce?
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Gastric ulcers
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What type of gastritis are gastric ulcers assoc. with?
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Corpus gastritis
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What type of gastritis are duodenal ulcers assoc. with?
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Antrum-predominant gastritis
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