Child health- Gastroenterology issues Flashcards
common causes of projectile vomiting in infants
pyloric stenosis
motility issues, gastroparesis
allergy or intolerance
define vomiting
forceful expulsion of gastric contents…
risks of vomiting in children and infants
dehydration
potassium levels deranged
growth stunting
common/important causes of vomiting in neonates
malrotaion/volvulus
Hirschsprung disease/ medconium ileus
NEC
Infection
common/important causes of vomiting in infants
GORD
Food intolerances
determine between GOR and GORD
GOR
- passage of
how is GORD investigated in children
how is GORD managed in children
why should babies not be placed lying on their front?
Sudden infant death syndrome
Cows milk protein allergy
most common allergen
associated with atopy, IgA deficiency and IgG subclass abnormalities
gut, skin, chest
common/ important causes of vomiting in older children
acute appendicitis …
when should constipation have further investigations
diagnosis of functional constipation (ROME criteria)
two or fewer defecations per week
management of constipation
bulking agents
osmotic laxatives
stimulants
enemas
what is the most common cause of acute diarrhoea
infections!
viral most predominant
take a good travel Hx for funny bugs
