Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What are Other causes of Constipation in Children? _____ Low-Fibre Diet Medications e.g. Opiates Anal Fissure Over-enthusiastic potty training Hypothyroidism Hirschsprung's Disease Hypercalcaemia Learning Disabilities

Hirschsprung's disease is associated with _____

Hint: congenital disorder

Vast majority of children with consitpation have _____

_____ and gabapentin are also used in hiccup prescribing in palliative

The diagnosis of Constipation in Children > 1 year is suggested by 2 or more of the following: Stool Pattern _____ Overflow Soiling (very loose, very smelly, stool passed without sensation) 'Rabbit Droppings' (type 1) Large, infrequent stools that can block the toilet Symptoms associated with defecation Poor appetite that improves with passage of large stool Waxing and waning of abdominal pain with passage of stool Straight-legged, tiptoed, back and arching posture Straining Anal Pain History Previous episodes of constipation Previous or current anal fissures Painful bowel movements and bleeding associated with hard stools

Hint: frequency

What features would suggest faecal impaction in children? _____ Overflow Soiling Faecal Mass Palpable in the Abdomen (DRE should be carried out by specialist

Hirschsprung's Disease is caused by a _____ due to a developmental failure of the parasympathetic Auerbach and Meissner Plexuses

What is the monoclonal antibody that targets C.difficile toxin B? _____

The MUST score categorised patients into _____

The main medication used in treatment of intractable hiccups is _____