GI Disorders Case Lab

Part 1: Stomach Defense Simulator

Change the attackers and the defenses, then watch the stomach lining. Time is sped up: weeks happen in seconds.

Acid (H⁺) Mucus gel Bicarbonate Prostaglandins H. pylori Blood Attack Defense Ulcer depth

Attackers

Acid and pepsin output normal

H. pylori infection none

NSAID use (ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin) none

Defenses

Natural defenses (mucus, bicarbonate, blood flow) 80%

Treatment ideas (no doses)

Simulator readouts
Measure	Value

Pick a person and a meal. Watch what the villi absorb and what passes on to the colon. Weeks are sped up to seconds.

Sugars Amino acids Fats Lactose (linked pair) Gluten T cells Water Gas Absorbed Stool water

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Simulator readouts
Measure	Value

Findings and labs
Test	Result	What it means

All patients are fictional adults. Values are rounded teaching values. On the body drawing, the patient's right side is on your left.