Approach to Abdominal Complaint II Flashcards
1
Q
what are the common causes of gastroenteritis?
A
viral, bacterial, and parasitic
2
Q
what is the rome criteria used for?
A
constipation
3
Q
what are the rome criteria?
A
two of the following: fewer than 3 bowel movements/week, 25% or more defecations with either straining or sensation of incomplete emptying, lumpy or hard stools, manual facilitation
4
Q
what is the bristol stool scale?
A
it is used for pediatrics to standardize look and feel of stool
5
Q
which stools are applied for constipation in the bristol stool scale?
A
1 and 2
6
Q
what are some common causes of constipation?
A
delaying defecation, diet, exercise, medications, and endocrine dysfunction
