GI clinical

Question 1

what symptoms need to be asked for a GI history 14

Answer 1

• loss of appetite
• weight loss
• dysphagia
• nausea/
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• changes in bowel habits
• waterbrash
• heartburn/indigestion
• abdominal distension
• wind
• constipation
• diarrhoea
• blood/mucus per rectum

Question 2

important questions to ask in a GI history

Answer 2

recent travel

food poisoning