CAP11: Diarrhoea

 

The trainee will be able to assess a patient presenting with diarrhoea to produce a valid differential diagnosis, investigate appropriately, formulate and implement a management plan.

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Lightning Learning: Viral Gastroenteritis
Lightning Learning: Viral Gastroenteritis

Viral gastroenteritis symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea and fever; and accounts for up to 16% of all paediatric emergency admissions.

Lightning Learning: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Lightning Learning: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic condition resulting in inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, the results of which can be life-threatening.

Lightning Learning: Clostridium Difficile
Lightning Learning: Clostridium Difficile

Regular gut bacteria normally keep C. difficile in check. However, antibiotic use can disrupt this balance, leading to the bacteria multiplying and producing a toxin.

Lightning Learning: Problems in Pregnancy
Lightning Learning: Problems in Pregnancy

Pregnant women are at increased risk of infections & sepsis. Signs & symptoms can be subtle.

 

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