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1
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when should you breastfeed/formula feed until

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6months

2
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when should you start weaning

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6 months

3
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why is unmodified cows milk inappropriate

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too much protein/electrolytes, deficient in iron, vitamins A,C,D

4
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when can you give cows milk

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after 12m

5
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when to use specialised infants formula feed

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cows milk protein allergy/intolerance, lactose intolerance, CF, intestinal resection

6
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advantages of breastfeeding for baby

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transfer IgA, lactoferrin and interferon reduces chance of gastroenteritis; lower chance atopy; good supply Fe and Ca; good supply protein and fat

7
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advantages of breastfeeding for mother

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reduced incidence breast cancer, improved relationship with baby

8
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disadvantages of breastfeeding for baby

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breast milk jaundice; transmission viruses/drugs; deficient in vitamin K; poor weaning practise

9
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disadvantages of breastfeeding for mother

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emotional, time consuming

10
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what hormone is in the anterior pituitary

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prolactin

11
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what does prolactin do

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stimulates milk reflex

12
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what hormone is in the posterior pituitary

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oxytocin

13
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what does oxytocin do

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contraction of myoepithelial cells in alveoli forcing milk into the larger ducts

14
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bile stained vomit

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intestinal obstruction

15
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causes of haematemesis

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oesophagitis, peptic ulceration, oral/nasal bleeding

16
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projectile vomiting in first few weeks of life

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pyloric stenosis

17
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vomit at end of paroxysmal coughing

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whooping cough (pertussis)

18
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abdominal distension in vomiting

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lower intestinal obstruction

19
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hepatosplenomegaly

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chronic liver disease, storage diseases

20
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blood in stool in vomiting

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gastroenteritis

21
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bulging fontanelle or seizures in vomiting child

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increased ICP

22
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vomiting and failure to thrive

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gastro oesophageal reflux, coeliac

23
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what is Gastro oesophageal reflux

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involuntary passage of gastric contents into oesophagus due to the lower oesophageal sphincter being inappropriately relaxed

24
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why is GOR common in infants

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fluid diet, horizontal posture, short intra abdominal length

25
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presentation of GOR

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recurrent regurgitation and vomiting, put on weight normally

26
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complications of GOR

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failure to thrive if severe vomiting, oesophagitis leading to haematemesis, pulmonary aspiration, apparent life threatening events, dystonic neck posturing

27
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investigations in GOR

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24h oesophageal PH monitoring (gold standard), 24h impedance monitoring, endoscopy and biopsy, contrast studies

28
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management GOR

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thickening agents added to feeds, position at 30 degree head prone after feeds, if more serious add ranitidine and PPIs (omeprazole), surgery last resort Nissen fundoplication

29
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what is pyloric stenosis

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hypertrophy of the pyloric muscle leading to gastric outlet obstruction

30
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when does pyloric stenosis present

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2-7 weeks

31
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how does pyloric stenosis present

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vomiting, hunger after vomiting, weight loss, hypochloraemic metabolic alkalosis with low Na and K

32
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diagnosis pyloric stenosis

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test feeds, waves of peristalsis, pyloric mass RUQ (feels like an olive), ultrasound

33
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management

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IV fluids to correct fluid and electrolytes, pyloromyotomy

34
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recurrent abdominal pain how do they present

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usually central pain (periumbilical) and otherwise well

35
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RAP- what do you need to check

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urine for UTI

36
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RAP- gastro causes

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IBS, abdominal migraine, constipation, non ulcer dyspepsia, gastritis and peptic ulceration

37
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RAP- gynae causes

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dysmenorrhoea, ovarian cysts, PID

38
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RAP-psych causes

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bullying, abuse, stress

39
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RAP-hepato/biliary causes

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hepatitis, gall stones, pancreatitis

40
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RAP- urinary tract

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UTI, pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction

41
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symptoms in recurrent abdominal pain that suggest organic disease

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epigastric pain at night, haematemesis, diarrhoea, weight loss, growth failure, vomiting (pancreatitis), jaundice, dysuria, bilious vomiting and distension

42
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definition of recurrent abdominal pain

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limiting activities lasting within 3 months

43
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if suspect ulcer what do you do

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PPI, eradication- amoxicillin + clarithromycin or metronidazole. if doesnt respond then functional dyspepsia

44
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causes of constipation- what to consider in babies

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Hirschsprung, anorectal abnormalities, hypothyroid, hypercalcaemia

45
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causes constipation

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not enough fibre and fluids, hypothyroid, hypercalcaemia, bowel disorder, stress, fear

46
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why does soiling occur

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contraction of full rectum inhibits internal sphincter leading to overflow

47
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what is used in disimpaction regime

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Movicol- polyethylene glycol + electrolytes which acts as a stool softener- escalating dose over 1-2 weeks until impaction resolves. if unsuccessful- use stimulant laxative

48
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last resort in constipation

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enema or manual evacuation under anaesthetic

49
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what is Hirschsprungs

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absence of gangluin cells from myenteric and submucosal plexuses in large bowel leading to narrow contracted segment

50
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what % of pts with hirsch affects entire bowel

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10%, 75% are rectosigmoid

51
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presentation Hirschsprungs

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neonatal- failure to pass meconium in first 24h of life, abdominal distension, vomiting
childhood- chronic constipation, abdominal distention, growth failure

52
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diagnosis Hirschsprung

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suction rectum biopsy- absence of ganglion cells and presence of Ach +ve nerve trunks. barium studies

53
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management Hirschsprung

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colostomy, anastomose normal bowel to anus

54
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what is coeliac

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gliadin portion of gluten stimulates an immunological response

55
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what part of the bowel does coeliac affect

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proximal small intestine mucosa

56
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what happens to the villi in coeliac

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become shorter then absent

57
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classical presentation coeliac

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malabsorption at 8-24m when wheat is introduced, failure to thrive, abnormal stools, irritable, buttock wasting, abdominal distention

58
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if coeliac presents later in childhood what does it present with

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GI symptoms, anaemia, growth failure

59
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diagnosis coeliac

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anti IgA TTG antibodies, anti endomysial antibodies, flat mucosa on jejunal biopsy

60
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complications coeliac

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increased small bowel malignancy, associated with dermatitis herpetiformis

61
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management coeliac

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remove wheat, rye, barley from diet

62
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what is the main cause of gastroenteritis

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rotavirus

63
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if there is blood in the stool what is the cause of gastroenteritis

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bacteria

64
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bacterial cause of gastroenteritis with severe pain

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campylobacter jejuni (most common bacterial)

65
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bacterial cause gastroenteritis with dysenteric presentation (blood and pus)

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shigella and salmonella

66
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bacterial cause gastroenteritis with profuse and dehydrating diarrhoea

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e coli and cholera

67
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most serious complication of diarrhoea

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dehydration leading to shock

68
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signs of dehydration

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tachycardic, tachypnoeic, decreased urine output, dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, sunken eyes

69
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signs of shock

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lethargy, sunken fontanelle, dry mucous membranes, eyes sunken, tachypnoea, tachycardia, increased cap refill, weak peripheral pulses, decr tissue turgor, sudden weight loss, decr urine output, pale/mottled skin, hypotension, cold extremities

70
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how does hyponatraemic dehydration occur

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drinking a lot of water so more Na lost than water

71
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what can hyponatraemic dehydration lead to

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cerebral oedema and convulsions

72
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how does hypernatraemic dehydration occur

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high water losses so more water lost than Na

73
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what can hypernatraemic dehydration lead to

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jittery, increased muscle tone with hyperreflexia, altered conciousness, seizures, cerebral haem

74
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what is mild dehydration defined by and what is the management

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75
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what is moderate dehydration defined by and what is the management

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6-10% body weight loss. oral rehydration solution- 100ml/kg over 6h. if no improvement then IV rehydration

76
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what is severe dehydration defined by and what is the management

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> 10% body weight loss. IV rehydration. bolus fluids if shocked- rapid infusion NaCl 0.9%.

77
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what can happen post gastroenteritis

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can develop a temporary lactose intolerance- confirm by non absorbed sugar in stools- positive Clinitest result- return to ORS for 24h

78
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causes of chronic diarrhoea

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coeliac, IBD, transient dietary protein intolerance, toddler diarrhoea

79
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features of transient dietary protein intolerance

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diarrhoea +- vomiting with failure to thrive, eczema, acute colitis, migraine, occasional acute anaphylaxis

80
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which condition is IgE mediated- coeliac or transient dietary protein intolerance

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transient dietary

81
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what is the most common food for transient dietary protein intolerance

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cows milk protein

82
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differentiate transient dietary protein intolerance from coeliac

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jejunal biopsy- patchy enteropathy with eosinophilsrather than flattened villi

83
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diagnosis transient dietary protein intolerance

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most children have eosinophilia, positive RAST test, high IgE in plasma

84
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manage transient dietary protein intolerance

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dietician, complete antigen exclusion, cows milk use hydrolysate based formula

85
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when do most children grow out of transient dietary protein intolerance

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by 2 years

86
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what is toddler diarrhoea

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chronic non specific diarrhoea- caused by functionally immature bowel leading to minor malabsorption

87
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features of toddler diarrhoea

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stools varying consistency, presence of undigested vegetables, child well and thriving, no precipitating factors

88
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classical presentation of Crohns

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25%- abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhoea

89
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presentation of Crohns

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growth failure, delayed puberty, abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhoea, general ill health, extra intestinal manifestations- oral lesions, perianal fissures, uveitis, arthralgia, erythema nodosum

90
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where is the most common site affected in Crohns

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distal ileum, proximal colon

91
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what happens to the bowel in Crohns

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acutely inflamed, thickened bowel. strictures and fistulae form

92
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what is the histological in Crohns

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non caseating epithelioid cell granulomata

93
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investigations in crohns

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upper GI endoscopy, ileocolonoscopy, small bowel imaging

94
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how is remission induced in crohns

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nutritional therapy- replace normal diet by whole protein modular feeds (polymeric diet), if not effective- steroids

95
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what drugs can be used in Crohns

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steroids, immunosuppressants- azathioprine, methotrexate, anti tumour necrosis factor agents- infliximab, adalimumab.

96
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surgery necessary for what complications in Crohns

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obstruction, fistulae, abscesses

97
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local symptoms of UC

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rectal bleeding, colicky pain, diarrhoea

98
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systemic symptoms UC

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weight loss, growth failure, arthritis, erythema nodosum

99
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what % of children in UC have pancolitis

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90%

100
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diagnosis UC

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biopsy, colonoscopy, crypt damage, ulceration

101
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treatment for mild UC

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aminosalicylates- mesalazine, balsalazide. or topical steroids

102
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treatment for severe UC

A

systemic steroids

103
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complication of UC in severe fulminating disease

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toxic megacolon- inflammation causes impaired gut motility leading to acute distension of the colon. increased abdominal pain and shock

104
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how is toxic megacolon treated in UC

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emergency- ciclosporin, IV fluids, steroids. if not responsing- colectomy

105
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when is surgery implicated in UC

A

colectomy with ileostomy or ileorectal pouch in toxic megacolon or in chronic poorly controlled.

106
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what are you at increased risk of in UC

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adenocarcinoma of colon in adults- regular screening after 10 years