Abdominal Distension Flashcards

1
Q

Gastro Causes

A
SBO
LBO
Malignancy
Hernia
IBS
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2
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Vascular Causes

A

AAA

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3
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Gynae Causes

A

Pregnancy

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4
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Abdominal Origin

A

Hepatomegaly
Splenomegaly
Hepatosplenomegaly
Ascites

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5
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Pelvic Origin

A

Pelvic mass

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6
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Renal/urinary Causes

A

Renal Cell Ca

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7
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Bedside

A

Urine dip

PT

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8
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Bloods

A

UEs, FBC, lFTs, CEA, Amylase

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9
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Imaging

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AXR +/- erect CXR
USS renal, reproductive, pelvis, AAA
CT Abdo pelvis (if mass)

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10
Q

Special Tests

A

Endoscopy/colonoscopy for malignancy

Asitic Tap/Drain

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11
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RED FLAGS

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Weight loss, fatigue, jaundice (painless)

Bloating (ovarian Ca)

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12
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Systems R/V

A
LMP, bleeding hx 
CVD risk factors, hypertension Hx (AAA)
Change in bowel habit
N&V, anorexia 
Bruising/bleeding
Skin/Eye changes (splenomegaly in rheum disease)
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13
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Social Hx

A
Alcohol
Smoking
Travel, vaccinations
IVDU, sexual hx (hepatitis)
Occupation
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