Paediatric Gastroenterology Flashcards
Diagnosis 4-12 wk old presenting with projectile, non-bilous vomiting?
Pyloric stenosis
What is the vomit like in PS?
White curd-like
What are other symptoms of PS?
Weight loss
Not feeding
Shock
DEHYDRATION
Investigation for PS?
Test feed
- Examing abdomen that distends as it reaches pylorus
- USS
- Bloods
- Blood gases
What will be seen on USS in PS?
Long thickened pylorus
What blood gas results will be seen in PS?
Metabolic alkalosis
What may be seen on bloods in PS?
Hypochloreamia
Hypokalaemia
Treatment PS?
Fluids replacement
Pyloric myotomy
3 causes of effortless vomiting?
Relaxation in LOS
Hiatus hernia
Neuromuscular disorder
What is sanifer’s syndrome?
Spastic torticollis
Dystonic movements
Investigation for effortless vomiting?
Barium swallow if dysphagia
Gold standard = pH study
Management of effortless vomiting?
Thickened feed
Oral stimulation
Exclusional diet if support fails - may be sensitivity
NG feeding - serious
What surgery can be done for effortless vomiting if it is causing failure to thrive or aspiration?
Nissen fundoplication
What is CMPA?
Cow’s milk protein allergy
% of CMPA?
2-5%
What does not mediate CMPA?
IgE
What is thought to mediate CMPA?
T cells
What are the symptoms of CMPA?
Slow developing Over hours and day Diarrhoea and vomiting Poor feeding Reflux
Failure to thrive
What symptom may be present if it is IgE CMPA?
Eczema
Investigation for CMPA?
Exclusion trial diet for 6 months (mother)
Treatment for CMPA?
Formula - extensively hydrolysed formula
Exclude cows milk from mothers diet
Dietetics referral
Calcium supps
What can be tried at 6 months or 1year?
Milk challenge
- Baked milk
- Cooked milk
- Yoghurt
- Solids
- Normal milk