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1
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What are the 2 general causes of peptic ulcer disease?

A

Insufficient protection from HCL and Pepsin

Helicobacter Pylori

2
Q

Insufficient protection from HCL and pepsin causes what?

A

Damaged Mucus Coat

Too much HCL and Pepsin

3
Q

If luminal acidity is decreased, damaged tissues can repair in?

A

1-2 Months

4
Q

What are some factors that delay healing of a peptic ulcer?

A
Cigarette Smoking
Alcohol
Caffiene
Calcium
Aspirin
5
Q

What is the name of the disease where stomach chyme backs up into lower esophagus?

A

Gastroesophageal Reflux

6
Q

What are the possible contributing factors for gastroesophageal reflux?

A
Chronic Gastritis
Hiatal Hernia
Pregnancy
Incompetent Lower Esophageal Sphincter
Subluxations
7
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What are some ways to reduce reflux?

A

Food Diary
Limit how much is eaten at one time
Don’t eat less than 3 hrs before bed

8
Q

What are some problem foods for reflux?

A
Spices
Acidic Foods
Acidic Beverages
Fatty Foods
Alcohol
9
Q

What is the disease where stratified squamous epithelium is replaced by mucus secreting simple columnar in the lower esophagus?

A

Barrett’s Esophagus

10
Q

Barrett’s esophagus is metaplasia due to?

A

Chronic Problem