Differentials with Ewa Flashcards
1
Q
Abdo pain + eosinophilia - what’s your differential? How do you treat?
A
Worm infection, treat with Mebendazole
2
Q
Red flag for constipation
A
Ribbon stool
3
Q
What does ribbon stool mean?
A
There’s a stricture of some kind, or could be HIrschsprung’s disease
4
Q
What can cause constipation?
A
Hypothyroidism
Spina bifida occulta
Stricture
Hirschsprung’s
Functional constipation
Anxiety