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Conditions Flashcards

1
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Most diaphragmatic hernias occur through which hiatus?

A

Oesophageal hiatus

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What are the 3 main types of diaphragmatic herniation?

A

Sliding or oesophagogastric hernia, symptoms are variable and caused by reflux

Rolling or paraoesophageal hernia, symptoms are from recurrent gastric volvulus rather than reflux

Mixed hiatus hernia

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What are the common causes of diarrhoea?

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  1. Gastroenteritis
  2. Parasites/Protozoa
  3. IBS
  4. Colorectal cancer
  5. Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Coeliac
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