Clinical approach to GI DZ

Question 1

14 signs of GI DZ

Answer 1

a. Vomiting
b. Regurgitation
c. Diarrhea
d. Abdominal Pain
e. Tenesmus (straining with no stool)
f. Dyschezia (difficult bowel movement)
g. Hematochezia
h. Constipation
i. Flatus
j. Salivation
k. Shock
l. Weight Loss
m. Anemia
n. Change in appetite

Question 2

Vomiting chracteristics:

Answer 2

i. Abdominal contractions
ii. Retching (active process!)
iii. Premonitory signs present
iv. Ptyalism (saliva production)
vomitus: uncharacteristic