Diarrhoea in Children Flashcards
1
Q
How many children die of diarrhoeal disease per year?
A
2.5 million
2
Q
What proportion of deaths in children is due to diarrhoeal disease?
A
21% of all child deaths
3
Q
Define diarrhoea.
A
Increase in stool frequency and a change to loose/watery stools
4
Q
What are the major complications of acute and chronic diarrhoea?
A
Acute = <2 weeks = dehydration Chronic = >2 weeks = growth failure
5
Q
What are some symptoms of dehydration?
A
Dark, sunken eyes Low turgor (when the skin is pinched it remains raised) Delayed capillary refill time Dry mucus membranes Sunken fontanelle
6
Q
State the four types of diarrhoea.
A
Secretory (no structural damage)
Osmotic
Inflammatory
Hypermotility
7
Q
What is the treatment for dehydration?
A
Oral rehydration therapy (water, sugar and salt)
8
Q
State some viral causes of diarrhoea.
A
Rotavirus, norovirus
9
Q
What type of diarrhoea does rotavirus cause?
A
Osmotic diarrhoea
