Gastroenterology, nephrology and endocrinology diagnoses Flashcards
what signs would be seen in an adverse food reaction
GI signs: increased defecation, soft feaces/diarrhoea and flatulence
cutaneous signs: pruritis, erythema, scaling
what would be the clinical signs for CKD in cats and dogs
older, PUPD, reduced appetite, weightloss, vomiting, lethargy, unkempt coat, constipation
what would be the clinical signs for cirrhosis
loss of appetite, pupd, fever, vomiting, icterus, hepatomegaly
what is cricopharyngeal achlasia and what are the clinical signs
inadequate relaxation of the cricopharyngeal muscle which leads to inability to swallow food or liquids. Often noticed at a young age.
Signs are dysphagia, regurgitation
what are the clinical signs of diabetes inspidius
excessive drinking and urination and production of very dilute urine. no other clinical signs!
clinical signs of diabetes mellitus
pupd, increased appetite, weight loss, lethargy (usually patients have high BCS to begin with)
hepatic lipidosis clinical signs
decreased appetite, weight loss, jaundice, vomiting
clinical signs of exocrine pancreas insufficiency
large volumes of foul smelling greasy poo, increased appetite (polyphagia), vomiting, poor cot condition
clinical signs of hyperadrenocorticism (cushings)
pupd, weight gain, alopecia, pot belly, muscle atrophy
clinical signs of hypoadrenocorticism (addisons)
lethargy, diarrhoea, vomiting, pupd, weight loss, dry-tacky MM, bradycardia
clinical signs of hypothyroidism
weight gain without an increased appetite, lethargy, dry dull hair with alopecia, pigmentation of skin, cold intolerance
clinical signs of hyperthyroidism
weight lost, polyphagiaa, pupd, umkempt greasy coat
idiopathic colitis clinical signs
chronic diarrhoea, mucus/blood in feaces, flatulence, excessive straining, weight loss
clinical signs of IMHA
collapse, weakness, jaundice, brown urine
clinical signs of pancreatitis
nausea, vomiting, fever, lethargy, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, reduced appetite
