How To Gastro - Medical Lectures Made Easy

16/09/2026

Which of the following medications is NOT used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

A. Antacids
B. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
C. H3 Blockers

Do you know the answer?

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15/09/2026

Have you ever seen a “bird’s-beak” appearance on a barium swallow? 🩻

This classic radiological finding is strongly associated with achalasia.

Achalasia is a primary esophageal motility disorder in which the lower esophageal sphincter fails to relax normally and the esophagus loses its normal peristaltic activity.

On a barium swallow, this produces smooth, tapered narrowing at the gastroesophageal junction, giving the distal esophagus its characteristic “bird’s-beak” appearance.

Patients commonly present with:
• Difficulty swallowing solids and liquids
• Regurgitation of undigested food
• Chest discomfort
• Weight loss

🎥 Want to understand the diagnosis, imaging findings and management of achalasia?

Watch the full How To Gastro lecture here: https://youtu.be/JkX7uYmapJE?si=4Xl-StLBWI0cuuIh

How To Gastro — Medical Lectures Made Easy

14/09/2026

Can Appendicitis Be Treated at Home?

MYTH: You can cure appendicitis with home remedies or antibiotics alone.

❌ Not true.

Acute appendicitis can progress rapidly and may lead to appendiceal rupture, peritonitis and serious infection if treatment is delayed.

FACT: Appendicitis requires prompt medical assessment and, in many cases, surgical removal of the appendix (appendectomy).

🎥 Watch the full lecture:
https://youtu.be/UEopw4q29Zs?si=D9C3658jyfnvFTN5

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13/09/2026

A 34-year-old man presents with fatigue, reduced appetite and intermittent right upper abdominal discomfort. He has no previous diagnosis of liver disease.

Blood tests show:
• ALT: 186 U/L
• AST: 124 U/L
• Bilirubin: mildly elevated
• HBsAg: positive
• Total anti-HBc: positive
• IgM anti-HBc: negative
• HBeAg: positive
• HBV DNA: 850,000 IU/mL

❓ What does this mean?

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12/09/2026

A 52-year-old man presents with sudden-onset severe pain, erythema, warmth and swelling of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. He has no history of trauma.

His serum uric acid is elevated.

But an important clinical question remains:

Does an elevated serum uric acid confirm the diagnosis of gout?

And what does the uric acid level actually tell us?

🎥 Watch the full video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yccRDobIl3U

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11/09/2026

🫀 Sudden chest pain — but what if it isn’t your heart?

Could it be an esophageal spasm?

An esophageal spasm is a disorder of esophageal motility in which the muscles of the esophagus contract abnormally, either too early, too simultaneously, or with excessive force. In this lecture, we examine the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diffuse esophageal spasm and hypercontractile (“nutcracker”) esophagus, diagnostic evaluation with barium swallow and high-resolution manometry, and current treatment approaches.

🎥 The full lecture is now available:
https://youtu.be/_a9o0CfA1Y0?si=9PCpi3T0pZT5ggdC

Sudden chest pain that isn't coming from the heart? It could be an ...

10/09/2026

Depression can affect how a person thinks, feels, behaves and functions, and it doesn't always look like sadness. Someone may continue going to work, smiling, socialising and appearing “fine” while struggling deeply on the inside.

That’s why recognising the signs and starting a conversation matters. 🫶

On World Su***de Prevention Day, let’s remind ourselves that asking someone “Are you okay?” can be more powerful than we realise.

Watch our short video here: https://youtu.be/3SjK2ycZHa8

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09/09/2026

Not all stomach ulcers are caused by the same thing. Certain bacteria can colonise the stomach, disrupt its protective lining and trigger chronic inflammation. This can leave the stomach more vulnerable to its own acid and contribute to ulcer formation.

But which bacterium is the important one to remember? 👀

💬 A, B or C?
Let’s see who gets it right!

📚 How To Gastro — Medical Lectures Made Easy
Dr Ishvani Govender

08/09/2026

Esophageal spasms are characterized by uncoordinated, abnormal contractions of the esophagus, which can lead to dysphagia, chest pain and regurgitation.

On barium swallow, the classic appearance is the “corkscrew” or “rosary bead” esophagus - produced by abnormal simultaneous contractions of the esophageal body.

🔎 Can you recognize the diagnosis from the barium swallow?

🎥 Watch the full lecture: https://youtu.be/BV74QclLNX0?si=b2OeJV0WaeouJugx

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07/09/2026

🎂 Today’s my birthday! 🥳❤️

And I thought I’d celebrate it by sharing a little piece of myself with the people who have supported How To Gastro along the way.

What started as a way of sharing medical knowledge has become something I genuinely love — creating lectures, quizzes, videos and content that hopefully makes gastroenterology a little easier to understand (and maybe a little more interesting too! 😄).

Thank you to everyone who watches, comments, shares, asks questions and supports the channel. I’m truly grateful. 🥹❤️

Here’s to another year of learning, creating, and hopefully helping a few more people along the way! 🥂✨

If you haven’t already, come join me over on How To Gastro on YouTube. 👇

https://youtube.com/?si=HCbQ-shao-B3whN7