Differentials with Ewa Flashcards

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Abdo pain + eosinophilia - what’s your differential? How do you treat?

A

Worm infection, treat with Mebendazole

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Red flag for constipation

A

Ribbon stool

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3
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What does ribbon stool mean?

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There’s a stricture of some kind, or could be HIrschsprung’s disease

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4
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What can cause constipation?

A

Hypothyroidism
Spina bifida occulta
Stricture
Hirschsprung’s
Functional constipation
Anxiety

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