Urologic/ GI disorders

Question 1

What are some differentials to interstitial cystitis?

Answer 1

Malignancy, pelvic masses ( fibroids), bladder stones/ foreign objects, urethral diverticulum, UTI, bladder outlet obstruction, neurologic dysfunction

Question 2

What is the most common GI problem in primary care?

Answer 2

GERD

Question 3

What is the most common acute surgical condition?

Answer 3

Appendicitis

Question 4

What is the difference between Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis?

Answer 4

Crohn’s-can affect the whole GI tract but primarily the small intestine
UC- mainly effects large intestine, more severe

Question 5

what are the symptoms of diverticulitis?

Answer 5

constant LLQ abdominal pain, fever, constipation, dysuria, frequency