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Gastroenteritis - Coggle Diagram
Gastroenteritis
History
Diarrhoea and Vomiting
Rectal bleeding
Abdominal pain
Remember to ask about recent travel
And recent food history
Causes
Viral
Rotavirus
Norovirus
Adenovirus
Bacterial
Campylobacter
Shigella
Salmonella
E. Coli
Parasitic
Giardia
Entamoeba histolytica
Investigation
Stool microscopy and culture
Will not pick up if viral
Bloods - U&E's, FBC, CRP
Abdominal Examination
Management
Usually self-limiting
Antibiotics not indicated unless specific organism identified
Rehydration very important
Monitor renal function in frail elderly
Inflammation on the GI tract (stomach and small intestine)