Notes in 1. Vomiting

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Published	02/10/2024	Triggers of Vomiting {{c1::Entergic pathogens}} {{c1::Food allergies}} {{c1::Infection e.g. meningitis, encephalitis, otitis media}} {{c1::Fear}} {{c1…
Published	02/10/2024	Types of Vomiting {{c1::Vomiting with Retching}} {{c1::Projectile vomiting}} {{c1::Bilious vomiting}} {{c1::Effortless vomiting}} {{c1::Haematemesis}}
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Vomiting in Infants {{c1::Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)}} {{c1::Cow’s milk protein allergy}} {{c1::Infection}} {{c1::Intestinal o…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Vomiting in Children {{c1::Gastroenteritis}} {{c1::Infection}} {{c1::Appendicitis}} {{c1::Intestinal obstruction}} {{c1::Raised ICP}} {{c1::…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Vomiting in Young Adults {{c1::Gastoenteritis}} {{c1::Infection (e.g. H. pylori infection)}} {{c1::Appendicitis}} {{c1::Raised ICP}} {{c1::…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Pyloric Stenosis}} in Children {{c1::Babies 4-12 weeks}} {{c1::Projectile non-bilious vomiting after feeds}} {{c1::Weight loss}}…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Effortless Vomiting}} is vomiting that occurs due to {{c2::gastro-oesophageal reflux}} in infants, it is self-limiting and resolves spontaneousl…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Abnormal Effortless Vomiting {{c1::Cerebral palsy}} {{c1::Progressive neurological problems}} {{c1::Oesophageal atresia +/- Tracheo-oesophag…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::GORD}} in Children {{c1::Vomiting}} {{c1::Haematemesis}} {{c1::Feeding problems and Failure to thrive}} {{c1::Apnoea, Cough, Whe…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Bilious Vomiting}} is green vomiting that occurs secondary to {{c2::intestinal obstruction}} unless proven otherwise
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of {{c2::Bilious Vomiting}} {{c1::Intestinal atresia}} {{c1::Malrotation +/- volvulus}} {{c1::Intussusception}} {{c1::Ileus}} {{c1::Crohn’s dis…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigation of GORD to determine the Severity of Reflux {{c1::Oesophageal pH study with Impedance Monitoring (measures when the pH <4)}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Endoscopy}} is an investigation of GORD done in children with Aspiration Pneumonia to check for {{c2::Pharyngeal pouches}} and rule out {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Barium swallow}} is an investigation of GORD done in children to rule out any {{c2::Hiatus hernia}} or {{c2::Malrotation}}
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of {{c2::Bilious}} Vomiting include {{c1::Abdominal X-Ray}} and {{c1::Contrast Meal}} or {{c1::Ultrasound}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Vomiting Due to Obstruction {{c1::Fluid resuscitation (to correct metabolic alkalosis and dehydration)}} {{c1::Nasogastric tube for drai…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Ramstedt’s pyloromyotomy}} is a surgical procedure done for {{c2::Pyloric Stenosis}}
Published	02/10/2024	First-line Treatment of Vomiting Due to GORD is {{c1::Nutritional support}} and {{c1::Feeding advice}}If this fails: {{c2::Try an Exclusion Diet …
Published	02/10/2024	Second-line Treatment of Vomiting Due to GORD {{c1::Feed thickeners (e.g. Gaviscon)}} {{c1::Acid-Suppressing drugs e.g. PPIs, H2-Receptor Antagonists}…
Published	02/10/2024	Surgical Treatment of Vomiting due to GORD is {{c1::Nissen Fundoplication}}
Published	02/10/2024	Nutritional Support for Prevention and Reduction of Vomiting {{c1::Thickeners for liquids}} {{c1::Check the texture and amount of food}} {{c1::Check f…
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