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Gastroenteritis, - Coggle Diagram
Gastroenteritis
Differentials
UTI
Pyelonephritis
LRTI
Otitis media
Sepsis
IBS
IBD
Colorectal cancer
Food intolerance
Coeliac disease
Constipation overflow
Diabetes
symptoms
Diarrhoea
Nausea & vomiting
Fever
General malaise
Abdominal pain/cramps
bloating
Flatulence
Headache
Weight loss
Complications
Dehydration - electrolyte imbalance leading to AKI
Haemorrhagic colitis
Thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura (TTP)
Reactive arthritis
Sepsis
IBS
IBD
Causes
Viruses
Rotavirus
Adenoviruses
Norovirus
Food poisoning
Clostridium perfringens
Bacillus cereus
Staphylococcus
Bacteria
Campylobactor
Escherichia coli
Salmonellosis
Shigella
Yersinia enterocolitica
Parasites
Crytoporidiosis
Entamoeba histolytica
Giardia intestinalis
Management
Admit if signs of severe dehydration or sepsis
Management in primary care
Commence sick day rules on medication
Encourage optimum fluid intake to avoid dehydration
May require bloods to exclude AKI or electrolyte imbalance
Anti diarrhoea medication - only if no blood or mucus in stool and no sign of infection.
If bacterial treat according to culture and sensitivity
Advise to remain at home for illness until symptoms have resolved for 48 hours.