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What age group + RFs (2) for HSP?

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3-10yrs
Boys (2x commoner)
Winter months / preceding URTI

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Describe the aetiology behind HSP

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More circulating IgA → disrupts IgG synth
→ IgA + IgG react/form complexes/complement
→ deposit in affected organs
→ precipitate inflamm response with vasculitis

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What are the main presenting features of HSP? (6)

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Fever*
Characteristic skin rash
Abdo pain
Arthralgia
Periarticular oedema
Glomerulonephritis (late sign)
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Describe the characteristic skin rash seen in HSP? (3)

+ describe the abdo pain in HSP / any further complications (3)

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Symmetrical
Buttocks / extensor surfaces of arms/legs/ankles (trunk spared)
Maculopapular (palpable/urticaric) + purpuric

Colicky abdo pain
Can → malaena/haematemesis (GI petechiae) / intussusception

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What is the main/commonest complication of HSP?

+ some rarer complications of HSP (4)

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Severe proteinuria → Nephrotic syndrome

Ileus
Orchitis
Protein losing enteropathy
CNS involvement

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What are the RFs for progressive renal disease in HSP? (4)

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Heavy proteinuria
Oedema
Hypertension
Deteriorating renal func

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What Ix can be done in HSP? (9)

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Urinalysis
FBC
ESR
Creatinine 
Serum IgA / autoantibody screen
Abdo USS (for obstrn) 
Barium enema (to confirm obstrn)
Testicular USS (check for torsion)
Renal biopsy (if persistent nephrotic syndrome)
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What is the usual management of HSP w/wo renal involvement? (3+2)

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Self-limiting (+no therapy shortens/prevents comps)
Supportive treatment: NSAIDs (joint pain - caution in renal insufficiency)
6m FU if urinalysis normal

In nephropathy: supportive steroids + longer FU (esp if persistent urinary bans as HT/renal func may deteriorate yrs later (<1% → ESRF))

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Other terms for HSP (2)

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Acute Nephritis

IgA vasculitis

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What is the incidence of Nephrotic syndrome?

What are some poss causes (4)

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16 per 100,000
Unknown but can be secondary to systemic disease
(e.g. HSP, SLE, malaria, allergens e.g. bee stings)

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List some clinical features of nephrotic syndrome (5)

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Heavy proteinuria
Low plasma albumin
Oedema (initially periorbital → scrotal/vulval, leg + ankle)
Ascites
SOB (pleural effusion)
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List some serious complications of nephrotic syndrome at presentation/relapse (4)

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Hypovolaemia
Thrombosis
Infection (ir relapse, pneumococcal + spontaneous peritonitis)
Hypercholesterolaemia

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How does hypovolaemia present in nephrotic syndrome? (4)

When is urgent IV treatment indicated

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Due to depleted intravascular compartment in oedema
Abdo pain 
Feeling faint
Peripheral vasocon
Urinary sodium retention

Low urinary sodium / high vol packed RBCs indicates urgent IV albumin needed

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Why does thrombosis occur as a complication of nephrotic syndrome? (4)

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Hypercoagulable state due to:
Urinary loss of antithrombin
Thrombocytosis (exacerbated by steroids)
Increased synth of clotting factors
Increased blood viscosity (higher haematocrit)
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What are the diff types of nephrotic syndrome (4)

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Steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (85-90%)

Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome:
Focal segmental GN* (familial/idio)
Membranoproliferative GN (older)
Membranous nephropathy (assoc w. HepB)

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What Ix can be done for nephrotic syndrome? (12)

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Urinalysis (inc. Sodium conc)
Urine MC + S
FBC
ESR
U&amp;Es
Creatinine
Albumin/complement
ASO titre / anti-DNAase B titre (post-strep)
Throat swab
Hep B/C screen
Malaria screen (if foreign travel)
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What are some atypical features of Nephrotic syndrome that might suggest steroid-resistant? (5)

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<1yr or >10yrs
Hypertensive
Raised creatinine
Macroscopic haematuria
Failed steroid response after 4-6wks
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What is the prognosis for Nephrotic syndrome (1/3rds)

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1/3rd resolve
1/3rd infrequently relapse
1/3rd frequently relapse

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How is oedema managed in (steroid-resistant) nephrotic syndrome? (4)

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Diuretics
Salt restriction
ACEis
Poss NSAIDs (reduce proteinuria)

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What age does congenital nephrotic syndrome present in?
What is the main RF?
What is the prognosis?

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Presents in 1st 3m
Main RF - consanguinity
High mortality (due to hypoalbuminaemia > renal failure) + can be so bad need nephrectomy

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List the possible causes of haematuria (12)

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Non-glomerular:
Infection (UTI - commonest, but + other symps)
Tumour 
Trauma
Stones
Hypercalcuria
Renal vv thrombosis
Bleeding disorders
Sickle cell disease

Glomerular:
Acute/chronic glomerulonephritis
Familial GN
IgA nephropathy
Thin BM disease
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List the DDx/causes of acute nephritis (6)

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HSP
SLE
Other vasculitis (involving kidney e.g. Wegener’s)
Post-strep
IgA nephropathy
Anti-glomerular BM disease (Goodpasture’s)

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What are the clinical features of acute nephritis (5)

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Reduced urine output
Oedema (periorbital)
Vol overload
Haematuria + Proteinuria
Hypertension
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What population group(s) is SLE more common in?

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Adolescent girls / young women

Afro-Caribbean/Asian

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What are the features of Wegeners (other cause of vasculitis / nephritis) (5)
``` Malaise Fever Wt loss Rash Arthropathy ```
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What biochemical markers seen in post-strep infection?
Raised ASO / anti-DNAase B titres Reduced compliment C3 levels (Return to normal after 3-4wks)
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Why are UTIs so important in childhood? (2)
1/2 pts have structural abnormality of tract | Pyelonephritis can seriously damage a developing kidney
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What is the most likely pathogenic source in UTI in neonates? + in all other age children
Neonates - likely from blood | Other ages - from bowel flora entering tract via urethra
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What are the 5 commonest organisms (in order) of UTI in children (not neonates)
1. E.Coli 3. Klebsiella 3. Proteus (more boys as in foreskin) 4. Pseudomonas (indicates structural abn) 5. Strep faecalis
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What S&S are seen in UTIs in infants/younger children (10)
Fever* Vomiting* Lethargy* Irritability* Poor feeding Failure to thrive Abdo pain Jaundice Haematuria Offensive urine
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What are some other S&S of UTI seen in verbal aged/ potty trained children (6)
``` Frequency/Dysuria D+V Enuresis recurrence Loin tenderness Malaise Cloudy urine ```
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List some diff methods of urine collection in children (4)
Clean catch Bag urine Urethral catheter (any org indicates infection) Suprapubic aspiration (any org indicates infection)
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What are some complications of UTI in neonates/older?
Neonates → septicaemia (may develop radically) | >6m → Febrile convulsion
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What is the assumed Dx / empirical management of UTI with different dipstick results (Nitrites/Leucocyte Esterase)
N+ve + LE+ve → UTI N+ve + LE-ve → Start Abx + await cultures N-ve + LE+ve → start Abx only if clinical evidence + await cultures N-ve + LE-ve → unlikely UTI
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What are the NICE definition features of an atypical UTI (7)
``` Seriously ill Septicaemia Abdo/bladder mass Raised creatinine Failed response to suitable Abx within 48hrs Non-E.Coli organisms ```
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What criteria of UTI episodes is considered as Recurrent UTI
1 episode acute pyelo / upper UTI & 1+ episode cystitis/lower UTI OR 2+ episodes acute pyelo/upper UTI OR 3+ episodes cystitis/lower UTI
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What is the general management of a first proven UTI in children?
Abx + USS of kidneys/urinary tract
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What further Ix done after a normal USS post-UTI in: <1y/o 1-3y/o >3y/o
<1y/o → MCUG / DMSA 1-3y/o → DMSA >3y/o → No further Ix
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What is the management for Acute Pyelonephritis/Upper UTI?
Consider paediatric specialist referral Oral Abx 7-10d (use low resistance patterns e.g. caphelosporins/co-amoxi) IV Abx where can't be used (cephalos) then oral 7-10d
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What is the management for Cystitis/Lower UTI?
Oral Abx 3d (trimethoprim, nitrofurantoin, cephalo, amoxi) | Safetynetting (bring in if still unwell 24-48hrs later)
41
List some pt factors for which there is a higher incidence of vesico-ureteric reflux (RFs) (5)
``` White (>black) Female Red hair Febrile UTIs as infant FH ```
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How does reflex severity vary? (3) | What other conditions is severe reflux assoc w.?
Mild - reflux during bladder emptying Mod - reflux during bladder filling Severe - voiding with distended ureters/ renal pelvis/ clubbed calyces Severe assoc w. renal dysplasia, intrarenal reflux + scarring
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What Ix can be done into vesicoureteric reflux (6)
Urine dipstick / MC+S → rule out UTI U&E + Creatinine (assess renal func / antenatal hydronephrosis) VCUG (voiding cystourethrogram - main test) Renal/bladder USS DMSA (occasionally)
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What are some causes of VU reflux (3)
Familial Secondary to bladder pathology Post-UTI (temporary)
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What are some symptoms of VU reflux (5)
``` SIM TO UTI Dysuria/frequency/urge Haematuria Fever Flank/abdo pain Difficulty voiding ```
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List some possible features of an AKI (11)
``` Oliguria (<0.5ml/kg/hr) Fever Vomiting Abdo pain Oedema Periorbital swelling ``` ``` Pallor Haemorrhage Bloody diarrhoea Abdo mass Rash ```
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List some pre-renal causes of AKI (6)
Pre-renal is commonest ``` Hypovolaemia: Burns Sepsis Gastroenteritis Haemorrhage Nephrotic syndrome ``` Circulatory failure
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List some renal causes of AKI (VIT G) (9)
Vascular: HUS*/ Vasculitis/ Embolus/ Renal vv thrombosis Interstitial: interstitial nephritis / pyelonephritis Tubular: Acute Tubular Necrosis* / ischaem/toxic/blockage Glomerular: GN
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List some post-renal causes of AKI (2)
Obstruction: congenital / acquired blockage
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What are the general management measures in all AKIs (all causes) (2) When is dialysis indicated? (6)
Monitor fluid balance / circulation USS - to ID any abdo masses / obstruction ``` Failed conservative Tx response Hyperkal Severe hypo/hypernat Severe acidosis Pulm oedema / hypertension Multisystem failure ```
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How is an AKI of pre-renal cause managed? (2)
Fluid replacement Circulatory support → Want to avoid progression to ATN
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How is an AKI of renal cause managed? (4) | What Ix is indicated if the cause is not obvious?
If circulation overload: Fluid restriction Diuretic Correct Na/water balance High cal / normal protein diet (reduce catabolism / uraemia / hyperkal) Renal biopsy if cause not obvious (exclude rapid GN)
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How is an AKI of post-renal cause managed? (4)
USS to find obstrn site Nephrostomy/ catheterisation Correct U&E abns → Then surgery
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What are the GFR levels / criteria for CKD Stages 1-5
``` Stage 1: Normal >90 + persistent albuminuria Stage 2: 60-90 + persistent abbuminuria Stage 3: 30-60 Stage 4: 15-30 Stage 5: <15 ```
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What are the clinical features of CKD (vary with stage) (8)
``` Anorexia / lethargy Failure to thrive Hypertension Proteinuria Polyuria/polydipsia ``` Bone deformities AKI (acute-on-chronic) Normochromic/normocytic anaemia
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Outline the management aims in CKD (6)
``` Allow normal growth/devel Control diet to prevent excess protein Na + Water balance needed Manage anaemia HRT (poss) Vit D analogues (poss) ```
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What pathogens can cause HUS? (2) | Describe the pathophysiology behind HUS
E.Coli 0157 (verocytotoxin) Shigella (uncommon) Preceding bloody diarrhoea → org toxin enters GI mucosa → localised to renal endothelial cells → intravasc thrombogenesis (clot formation) → microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia
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What are the 3 main abnormalities/features seen in typical HUS What is the prognosis like
AKI Thrombocytopenia Microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia (RBC destruction due to vessel abn) With early supportive care + dialysis → good prognosis
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What are the features of atypical HUS Whats the prognosis like How may it be treated
No diarrhoeal prodrome Poss familial/relapsing Risk hypertension/ chronic renal failure High mortality Intracerebral involvement / atypical can be Tx with plasma exchange
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Describe the pathology behind acute nephritis (GN) | + What features seen (6)
Increased glomerular cellularity restrict glomerular blood flow → reduced filtration ``` Reduced urine output Volume overload + Oedema (esp periorbital) Hypertension Haematuria Proteinuria Seizures (poss) ```
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What initial Ix done into glomerulonephritis? (8)
U&Es (asses renal func) Creatinine (asses renal func) FBC (infection/anaemia) Urinalysis (infection/protein/blood) Urine MC+S (infection) ASO titre / anti-DNAase B Complement levels Serum IgA
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What biochem results seen in post-strep GN? | What other Ix can be done if this cause seems unlikely / -ve results?
+ve ASO titre / anti-DNAase B Reduced C3 ``` Renal biopsy Renal USS (exclude other causes of HT/haematuria) ```
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What centile is hypertension defined as in children? | What level should systolic BP be under in 1-5yrs + 6-10yrs?
HT = > 95th centile 1-5yrs → < 110 6-10yrs → <120
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List some poss features of symptomatic hypertension in children (8) Which ones are most commonly seen in infants
``` Vomiting Headaches Convulsions Hypertensive retinopathy Facial palsy ``` Proteinuria Failure to thrive* Cardiac failure*
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List the renal causes of hypertension (4)
Renovascular (renal aa stenosis) Renal parenchymal disease (part of CKD) Polycystic kidneys Renal tumour
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List the cardiac causes of hypertension (1)
Coarc of Aorta
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List the endocrine causes of hypertension (6)
``` Cushings Corticosteroid therapy Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Phaeochromocytoma (catecholamine excess) Neuroblastoma (catecholamine excess) Hyperthyroidism ```
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List the diff types of urinary tract abnormalities seen in children (7)
Renal agenesis (bilateral) → Potter Multicystic dysplastic kidneys (non func tissue w. cysts / poss no connection to bladder) Autosomal rec/dom polycystic kidneys (always bilateral) Pelvic/horseshoe kidney Duplex system (2 ureters - obstrn/reflux) Posterior urethral valves (obstrn/reflux) Hydronephrosis (dilation/swelling from backup pressure)
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How does renal func differ b/wn preterm + term babies
At 28/40 → GFR only 10% of term infant | At term → GFR 15-20 but increases to adult rate by 2y/o
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What Ix can be done into urinary tract abnormalities? (5) + what is each one assessing
``` USS - anatomical (not func assessment) MCUG/VCUG - visualise bladder/urethral anatomy (detect reflux/obstrn) DMSA scan (detects functional defects) MAG3 isotope scan (dilation vs obstrn) AXR (spinal abns + poss renal stones) ```
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What is the incidence of hypospadia in boys?
1 in 200
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How does hypospadia occur? | What are the features seen (2)
Failed completion of urethral formation, proximal → distal (normally under testosterone influence) Ventral urethral meatus on corona/shaft/perineum (normally on glans) In severe: Ventral curvature of penis head (due to dorsal foreskin fusion failure)
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What other conditions must be excluded in severe hypospadia? (2)
Other GU bans | Intersex disorder
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What is a neuropathic bladder? | What are the causes (2)
When bladder doesn't empty properly Neuro condition Spina bifida
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What are some features/complications of a neuropathic bladder (5)
Urinary incontinence: freq/urge/dribble/lost full sensation UTI (from holding in) AKI (high pressure from urine back log) Kidney stones: pain/haematuria/fever+chills Erectile dysfunc (later in life)
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List some causes of vulvovaginitis in girls (4) | What are the features? (2)
Infection Poor hygiene Sexual abuse Thread worm infestation (rare) Vulvovaginal irritation + vaginal discharge
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How can vulvovaginitis be managed? | 2 conservative/ 2 medical/ 1 surgical
Conservative: advise parents on hygiene + salt baths poss helpful Medical: Swabs + treat Oestrogen creams Surgical: EUA to exclude F.O./unusual infection (if discharge persistent/purulent)

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