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Peptic Ulcer Diseаse (PUD) 1. Bаckgrоund Definitiоn: Mucоsаl erosions ≥5 mm in the stomach or duodenum that penetrate the muscularis mucosa, usually due to acid–pepsin injury and impaired mucosal defense. Pathophysiology: Helicobacter pylori infection → increased gastric acid + inflammation → mucosal damage. NSAID use → prostaglandin inhibition → decreased mucus and bicarbonate production. Less common causes: Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, physiologic stress, smoking. Epidemiology: Duodenal ulcers more common than gastric. Peak incidence 30–60 years; risk increases with NSAID use and H. pylori prevalence. Complications: Bleeding, perforation, gastric outlet obstruction, malignancy (gastric only). 2. History Typical symptoms: Epigastric pain (burning, gnawing) related to meals. Duodenal ulcer: Pain relieved by food, returns 2–3 h after eating. Gastric ulcer: Pain worsens with food. Associated findings: Bloating, nausea, early satiety, melena, hematemesis in bleeding ulcers. Risk factors: H. pylori infection, chronic NSAID or aspirin use, smoking, corticosteroids, stress, older age, prior ulcer. 3. Exam Findings Mild epigastric tenderness. Occult blood on rectal exam if bleeding. Severe pain with guarding or rebound suggests perforation. 4. Making the Diagnosis Gold standard: Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy — confirms ulcer, rules out malignancy, and allows H. pylori testing. Required in patients with alarm features (age > 60, weight loss, anemia, vomiting, GI bleeding, early satiety). Commonly used tests: Noninvasive H. pylori testing (urea breath test, stool antigen) for low-risk patients. Barium study if endoscopy unavailable, but less sensitive. Notes: Gastric ulcers should always be biopsied to exclude carcinoma. If initial endoscopy negative and suspicion high, consider Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (fasting gastrin). 5. Management A. Lifestyle / Non-pharmacologic Stop NSAIDs/aspirin when possible. Avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine. Eat smaller meals; manage stress. B. Medication Eradicate H. pylori (if positive): Triple therapy (14 days): PPI + clarithromycin + amoxicillin (or metronidazole if penicillin-allergic). Quadruple therapy: PPI + bismuth + tetracycline + metronidazole (preferred if clarithromycin resistance or prior macrolide exposure). Acid suppression: PPI (omeprazole, pantoprazole) for 4–8 weeks after therapy. H2 blocker as alternative if mild disease. NSAID-related ulcers: Stop NSAID; start PPI or misoprostol if NSAIDs must continue. C. Complications / Procedures Bleeding: Endoscopic coagulation or clipping; IV PPI infusion afterward. Perforation: Surgical repair. Refractory or recurrent ulcers: Confirm eradication, exclude malignancy or gastrinoma. Question A 45-year-old man presents with several weeks of epigastric pain that improves after meals but returns a few hours later. He takes ibuprofen daily for chronic back pain. He denies vomiting, hematemesis, or melena. Physical examination shows mild epigastric tenderness without peritoneal signs. Which of the following is the most appropriate next diagnostic test to confirm the underlying cause of this patient’s condition?
Eоsinоphilic Esоphаgitis (EoE) 1. Bаckground Definition: Chronic, immune-mediаted inflammation of the esophagus characterized by ≥15 eosinophils per high-power field on biopsy. Pathophysiology: Triggered by food or environmental allergens causing Th2-driven eosinophilic infiltration, fibrosis, and stricture formation. Epidemiology: Increasing prevalence; most common in young to middle-aged men and individuals with atopic conditions (asthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis). Key associations: Atopy, food allergies (milk, egg, soy, wheat, nuts, seafood). 2. History Symptoms: Solid-food dysphagia, food impaction, chest pain or heartburn refractory to PPIs. Children: Feeding difficulty, vomiting, or failure to thrive. Risk factors: Personal/family atopy, male sex, chronic GERD-like symptoms unresponsive to therapy. 3. Exam Findings Physical exam: Usually normal; may see skin or nasal signs of allergy. Endoscopy findings: Concentric rings (“trachealization”) Linear furrows White exudates or plaques Fragile, narrowed lumen 4. Making the Diagnosis Gold standard: Upper endoscopy with biopsy showing ≥15 eosinophils/HPF. Note: Diagnosis requires persistence of eosinophilia after an adequate PPI trial to exclude PPI-responsive esophageal eosinophilia. Other testing: Allergy evaluation may help identify food triggers but is not required for diagnosis. 5. Management A. Lifestyle/Diet Eliminate common food allergens (empiric 6-food elimination: milk, egg, soy, wheat, nuts, seafood). Consider dietitian referral. B. Medication First line: Topical corticosteroids (swallowed fluticasone or budesonide). PPIs may reduce inflammation in some cases. C. Procedures Endoscopic dilation for fixed strictures causing significant dysphagia. Repeat endoscopy to assess response if symptoms persist. Question A 25-year-old man with a history of asthma and seasonal allergies presents with several months of intermittent solid-food dysphagia and two recent episodes of food impaction. He reports no odynophagia, weight loss, or hematemesis. A trial of omeprazole for 8 weeks provided no relief. Upper endoscopy reveals concentric rings and linear furrows in the mid-esophagus. Biopsies show 25 eosinophils per high-power field. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial treatment for this patient’s condition?