Failure to thrive Differentials Flashcards

1
Q

Failure to thrive differentials?

- 5

A
Reflux
pyloric stenosis
breastfeeding issues
infection 
intussusception
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Reflux vs pyloric stenosis.

how do you distinguish based on symptoms?

A

pyloric stenosis = projectile vomiting

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3
Q

Ix used to confirm with pyloric stenosis?

A

US

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4
Q

define intussusception.

A

intestine folds into the section immediately ahead of it

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