Esophagitis presentation inflammation of the esophageal wall as a consequence of
abnormal gastroesopheal reflux of HCL
What is the etiology of esophagitis? Incompetence of the lower esophageal
sphincter and loss of protective mucus layer
What is the conservative treatment for esophagitis? avo...
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Esophagitis presentation ✔✔inflammation of the esophageal wall as a consequence of
abnormal gastroesopheal reflux of HCL
What is the etiology of esophagitis? ✔✔Incompetence of the lower esophageal
sphincter and loss of protective mucus layer
What is the conservative treatment for esophagitis? ✔✔avoid strong acid stimulators,
alcohol, coffee, fats and chocolate
What is the presentation of hiatal hernia? ✔✔protrusion of part of the stomach through
the diaphragm hiatus
What are the types of hiatal hernias? ✔✔sliding, paraesophageal
What is a sliding hiatal hernia? ✔✔gastroesophageal junction and part of stomach are
above diaphragm. (stomach is pulled up)
What is a paraesophageal hiatal hernia? ✔✔esophageal junction is in normal place,
but part of the stomach is next to esophagus (AKA rolling)
What is the presenation of a peptic ulcer? ✔✔area of stomach or proximal duodenal
mucosa that has been penetrated
What is the etioloy of peptic ulcers? ✔✔H. Pylori, NSAIDS, hypersecretion of acid
disrupting the mucosa
What is the treatment for a peptic ulcer? ✔✔avoid fruit juice, spicy and fatty foods,
restrict alcohol, smoking is a risk factor
What is the presentation of cholecystits? ✔✔inflammation of the gall bladder wall
(usually in response to a cystic duct obstruction
What is the treatment for cholecystitis? ✔✔surgery
What is cholilisthiasis? ✔✔Gallstone formation
What is the typical age onset of type 1 diabetes mellitus? ✔✔under 30
What is the etiology of cholelithiasis? ✔✔increases with age. high protein, low fiber
high cholesterol diet
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