Gastrointestinal

Question 1

what is the diagnosis
Diarrhea (3 or more loose stools in 24 hours)
Blood in stool
Nausea and vomiting ( usually precedes diarrhea)
Anorexia
Abdominal cramps
Malaise

Hyperactive bowel sounds
Fever
Pale skin color
Dehydration
Poor skin turgor
Dry mucous membranes
Tachycardia, tachypnea
Oliguria-subjective/objective

A) GERD
B) GASTROENTERITIS
C) CHRONS
D) IBS

Answer 1

GERD

Question 2

WHEN DO WE DO THESE DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES AND TO FIND OUT WHICH DISEASE:

Stool culture, ova and parasites
Stool for C-diff
Stool occult blood
Chemistry
CBC
Urinalysis & urine culture

Answer 2

WHEN: Usually not required unless symptoms severe and going beyond 48 hours

DISEASE: GASTROENTERITIS