Red flags and advice

Question 1

IBS (7)

Answer 1

1. Weight loss
2. Rectal bleeding
3. More than 6 weeks & over 60
4. Abdominal/rectal mass
5. Anaemia
6. Family history
7. Avoid trigger foods

Question 2

Crohn’s (4)

Answer 2

1. Persistent diarrhoea
2. Abdominal pain
3. Weight loss
4. Blood/mucus in stool

Question 3

Constipation (6)

Answer 3

1. Rectal bleeding
2. Weight loss
3. Severe abdominal pain
4. Changes in bowel habits
5. Over 14 days
6. Water and fibre

Question 4

Diarrhoea (6)

Answer 4

1. Blood/mucus in stool
2. Severe abdominal pain
3. More than 7 days
4. Travel
5. Fever
6. Fibre and water

Question 5

Mouth ulcers (7)

Answer 5

1. Size over 1 cm
2. No pain
3. Age under 10
4. Immunodeficient
5. Over 5/close together/near tooth
6. Over 14 days
7. Avoid trigger food/drink

Question 6

Lower GI ulcer (10)

Answer 6

1. Anaemia
2. Weight loss
3. Recent onset
4. Black, tarry stool
5. Vomiting blood
6. Swallowing issues
7. Reduce alcohol/smoking
8. Smaller meals, 3-4 hrs before bed
9. Stress management
10. Avoid triggers (spices)

Question 7

N&V (5)

Answer 7

1. Moderate-severe abdominal pain
2. Blood
3. Potential pregnancy
4. Under 1 y/o for over 24hrs
5. No identifiable cause

Question 8

Pain questions (5)

Answer 8

1. Scale of 0-10
2. Where is the pain
3. One area or radiating
4. tiggers
5. Stays the same or worsens over time