Approach to D+ workshop Flashcards

1
Q

What does the faeces of a dog with EPI look like

A

greasy
yellow
lots of it

this is due to maldigestion

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2
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what is EPI

A

exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

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3
Q

what controls peristalsis of the SI

A

autonomic NS

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4
Q

Why is it challenging to assess motility on radiographs

A

need to know history from the owner
because radiograph is just a snap shot of the animal

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5
Q

define tenesmus

A

the feeling that you need to pass stools, even though your bowels are already empty

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6
Q

what is melaena

A

digested blood- bleeding above mid SI- not just a sign of GI haemorrhage could be due to epistaxis

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7
Q

what is haematochezia

A

fresh blood in poo

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8
Q

describe the difference in weight loss between small and large intestinal diarrhoea

A

SI= weight loss common
LI= weight loss rare

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9
Q

if you see fresh blood in faeces what is it more likely to be SI or LI problem

A

LI
SI- will see melaena

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10
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if you see mucus in poo what is it more likely to be SI or LI problem

A

LI

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11
Q

if there is increased volume of faeces is it more likley to be SI or LI problem

A

SI
LI- normal or decreased volume

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12
Q

List the 4 catergories of D+

A

osmotic
secretory
inflammatory
motility disorder

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13
Q

what is osmotic D+ due to

A

maldigestion or malabsorbtion

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14
Q

what is secretory D+ due to

A

toxin or infection related

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15
Q

why is pyrexia important with GI disease

A

very unusual- tells you something systemic is going on

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16
Q

can you diagnose intestinal disease based of endoscopy

A

usually no - you should take biopsies in order to make a definitive diagnosis

17
Q

Describe symptomatic treatment for intestinal disease

A

fluid therapy
electrolytes
analgesia
anti-emetics
gut protectants

18
Q

what acid base disturbance does SI diarrhoea cuase and why

A

metabolic acidosis due to loss of bicarb in the intestinal fluid and dehydration

19
Q

what acid base disturbance does severe vomiting cause and why

A

metabolic alkalosis due to loss of Cl- and dehydration