Gastroenterology Flashcards
1
Q
Which blood test is done in primary care to differentiate between IBS and IBD?
A
Faecal calprotectin (raised in inflammation)
2
Q
NICE recommended primary care investigations for IBS
A
FBC, ESR, CRP and coeliac screen (TTG)
3
Q
WHO definition of diarrhoea, acute and chronic
A
Diarrhoea: > 3 loose or watery stool per day
Acute diarrhoea < 14 days
Chronic diarrhoea > 14 days
4
Q
causes of acute diarrhoea
A
gastroenteritis
diverticulitis
antibiotic therapy
constipation causing overflow
5
Q
causes of chronic diarrhoea
A
IBS ulcerative colitis crohn's disease colorectal cancer coeliac disease
6
Q
What is the most appropriate test to confirm H. pylori eradication?
A
Urea breath test
4 weeks after triple therapy
