Gastroenterology & Hepatology UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 611: Surgical management for hiatus hernia is only indicated in _____ hiatus hernia
Answer: symptomatic paraesophageal
Flashcard 612: Pancreatic cancer causes _____ jaundice which results in pale stools & dark urine
Answer: obstructive
Flashcard 613:
Lifestyle advice for IBS...
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Answer: - Eat regular meals and take time to eat
- Avoid missing meals
- Drink at least 8 cups of fluid per day
- Restrict tea & coffee to 3 cups a day
- Reduce intake of alcohol & fizzy drinks
- Limit intake of high-fibre food
- Limit fresh fruit to 3 portions a day
- Encourage oats for wind & bloating
- Encourage regular physical activity
Flashcard 614: Advanced pancreatic cancer can present with _____ because of loss of exocrine function
Answer: steatorrhea
Flashcard 615: Should antibiotics be given for pancreatitis?
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Answer: Not routinely → potential indications are infected pancreatic necrosis
Flashcard 616: What abdominal x-ray findings are associated with **large bowel obstruction**?
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Answer: Dilated loops (typically peripheral) with haustrations and air-fluid levels
Flashcard 617: Recurrent abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome is often related to _____ or associated with a change in stool frequency and/or stool form
Answer: defecation
Flashcard 618: To diagnose irritable bowel syndrome, other diagnosis should be considered e.g. _____
Answer: IBD, colorectal cancer, coeliac disease
Flashcard 619: Is pancreatic cancer always painless?
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Answer: No → it can often present with pain that radiates to the back
Flashcard 620: In pancreatic cancer what masses may be palpated on examination?
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Answer: Hepatomegaly and/or the gallbladder (invasion/mets)
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