Gastrointestinal Part2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the red flags for constipation
A
Blood in stools Bleeding from rectum Nausea or vomiting Abdominal pain Changes in bowel habit >2 weeks
2
Q
What are the referral timescales for constipation
A
2-3 days with OTC product
2 weeks dietary advice
3
Q
What are the red flags for diarrhoea
A
Blood in stools Mucus in stools White fat-like liquid in stools Severe abdominal pain Lasting ≥1 day in children <1yr Lasting ≥2 days in children <3yrs and the elderly Lasting ≥3 days in older children and adults Changes in bowel habit >2 weeks
4
Q
What are the referral timescale for diarrhoea
A
1 day in children, otherwise 2 days.
5
Q
What are the red flags for IBS
A
Blood in stools White fat-like liquid in stools Unexpected weight loss Severe abdominal pain Undiagnosed IBS
6
Q
What are the referral timeline for IBS
A
Undiagnosed
1 week if OTC product supplied
7
Q
What are the red flags for haemorrhoids
A
Blood in stools
Unexpected weight loss
Severe abdominal pain when emptying bowels
8
Q
What are the referral time scales for haemorrhoid
A
1 week
