Functional GI disorder is common in children. Rome IV criteria are helpful in differentiating organic causes from functional disorders. this presentation shows the difference between Rome III and IV criteria.
This document provides definitions and diagnostic guidelines for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) in children. It defines RAP as paroxysmal abdominal pain occurring between ages 4-16 years, affecting activities for at least 3 months. New definitions classify it as chronic abdominal pain without evidence of organic disease. RAP is a description, not a diagnosis, and can include various functional gastrointestinal disorders. Prevalence is reported as 10-15% of children. A thorough history and physical exam are important to identify alarm signals requiring further testing and to diagnose functional abdominal pain when organic causes are ruled out. Treatment involves reassurance, diet modification, pharmacotherapy like anticholinergics or TCAs, and psychological therapies like CBT.
This document provides guidance on evaluating and treating a child presenting with vomiting. It begins with definitions of related terms like nausea, retching, and regurgitation. It then reviews the major neurophysiological pathways that can induce vomiting. Etiologies are discussed including central, infectious, metabolic, and peripheral causes. An approach is outlined involving obtaining a thorough history and physical exam to determine potential causes and guide testing. Common etiologies are reviewed for different age groups. Complications, treatment principles targeting the underlying cause, and sick day management for diabetes are also summarized.
GEMC - Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Pediatric PatientOpen.Michigan
This is a lecture from the Ghana Emergency Medicine Collaborative (GEMC). To download the editable version (in PPT), to access additional learning modules, or to learn more about the project, see http://openmi.ch/em-gemc. Unless otherwise noted, this material is made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike-3.0 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/.
constipation in children , pediatric constipation , management of constipation in children , understanding constipation , causes of constipation in children , functional constipation in children , treatment of constipation ,approach to constipation in children ,constipation in infants
This document provides guidance on evaluating and managing childhood constipation. It defines functional constipation and outlines risk factors, such as diet and psychological stresses. The pathogenesis is described as a vicious cycle of hard stools and pain that worsens retention. Evaluation involves history, physical exam including digital rectal exam, and considering red flags requiring further workup. Management begins with disimpaction if needed, followed by maintenance therapy including diet, toilet training, and laxatives. Refractory cases may require advanced testing and have underlying motility issues.
This document provides information on chronic liver disease in infants and children. It discusses the classification, etiology, differential diagnosis, and specific diseases that cause chronic liver disease. Some key points include:
- Chronic liver disease is seen in children of all ages and is defined as liver disease lasting more than 3-6 months. Cirrhosis refers to late-stage scarring of the liver.
- Common causes in infants include neonatal hepatitis, biliary atresia, and progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis. In children, common causes are hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Wilson's disease, and autoimmune hepatitis.
- Clinical features may include jaundice, hepatomegaly, spl
This document provides definitions and diagnostic guidelines for recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) in children. It defines RAP as paroxysmal abdominal pain occurring between ages 4-16 years, affecting activities for at least 3 months. New definitions classify it as chronic abdominal pain without evidence of organic disease. RAP is a description, not a diagnosis, and can include various functional gastrointestinal disorders. Prevalence is reported as 10-15% of children. A thorough history and physical exam are important to identify alarm signals requiring further testing and to diagnose functional abdominal pain when organic causes are ruled out. Treatment involves reassurance, diet modification, pharmacotherapy like anticholinergics or TCAs, and psychological therapies like CBT.
This document provides guidance on evaluating and treating a child presenting with vomiting. It begins with definitions of related terms like nausea, retching, and regurgitation. It then reviews the major neurophysiological pathways that can induce vomiting. Etiologies are discussed including central, infectious, metabolic, and peripheral causes. An approach is outlined involving obtaining a thorough history and physical exam to determine potential causes and guide testing. Common etiologies are reviewed for different age groups. Complications, treatment principles targeting the underlying cause, and sick day management for diabetes are also summarized.
GEMC - Gastrointestinal Bleeding in the Pediatric PatientOpen.Michigan
This is a lecture from the Ghana Emergency Medicine Collaborative (GEMC). To download the editable version (in PPT), to access additional learning modules, or to learn more about the project, see http://openmi.ch/em-gemc. Unless otherwise noted, this material is made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike-3.0 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/.
constipation in children , pediatric constipation , management of constipation in children , understanding constipation , causes of constipation in children , functional constipation in children , treatment of constipation ,approach to constipation in children ,constipation in infants
This document provides guidance on evaluating and managing childhood constipation. It defines functional constipation and outlines risk factors, such as diet and psychological stresses. The pathogenesis is described as a vicious cycle of hard stools and pain that worsens retention. Evaluation involves history, physical exam including digital rectal exam, and considering red flags requiring further workup. Management begins with disimpaction if needed, followed by maintenance therapy including diet, toilet training, and laxatives. Refractory cases may require advanced testing and have underlying motility issues.
This document provides information on chronic liver disease in infants and children. It discusses the classification, etiology, differential diagnosis, and specific diseases that cause chronic liver disease. Some key points include:
- Chronic liver disease is seen in children of all ages and is defined as liver disease lasting more than 3-6 months. Cirrhosis refers to late-stage scarring of the liver.
- Common causes in infants include neonatal hepatitis, biliary atresia, and progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis. In children, common causes are hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Wilson's disease, and autoimmune hepatitis.
- Clinical features may include jaundice, hepatomegaly, spl
This document provides an overview of functional constipation, including its definition, causes, evaluation, management, and treatment. It defines functional constipation as having less than three bowel movements per week and difficulty passing stool. Causes can include diet, medications, neurological issues, and organic obstruction. Evaluation involves ruling out other causes through history, exams, tests like colonoscopy and barium enema. Initial management focuses on diet, exercise, and laxatives. For persistent cases, further tests evaluate colon transit time and pelvic floor function. Treatments depend on specific issues but may include biofeedback, surgery for rectoceles or prolapses, and colectomy for severe slow transit constipation. Proper diagnosis is key
This document discusses the approach to recurrent abdominal pain in children. It defines acute, subacute, and chronic abdominal pain and discusses recurrent abdominal pain. The most common causes of abdominal pain seen in emergency departments are also summarized. A full history and physical exam are important for evaluating abdominal pain, and diagnostic testing should be guided by symptoms and exam findings. Home care and lifestyle advice are usually sufficient for recurrent abdominal pain in children without concerning alarm symptoms.
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in children Azad Haleem
GERD is the most common esophageal disorder in children. Symptoms vary depending on a child's age, and can include regurgitation, irritability, coughing, and poor appetite. Diagnosis involves ruling out other potential causes through history and examination. Tests like barium swallows, pH monitoring, and endoscopy may then be used to confirm and assess complications of GERD like esophagitis. Managing GERD is important as it can impact a child's eating, sleeping, school and social activities if not properly treated.
This document discusses gastrointestinal bleeding in children. It notes that GI bleeding accounts for 10-20% of pediatric gastroenterology referrals and around 0.4% of PICU admissions are due to life-threatening GI bleeding. The presentation, classification, causes, diagnostic workup, and treatment of upper and lower GI bleeding in neonates, infants, and children are described in detail over multiple sections. Key points include distinguishing the source and severity of bleeding, identifying specific etiologies, and managing bleeding through supportive care, endoscopic procedures, medications, and surgery as needed.
Pediatric Acute Liver Failure (PALF) is defined as evidence of liver dysfunction within 8 weeks of symptoms onset in children, with uncorrectable coagulopathy and no evidence of chronic liver disease. Common etiologies include viral hepatitis, drugs, and other metabolic causes. Diagnostic workup involves general and etiology-specific tests. Key parameters to monitor include encephalopathy grade, coagulopathy, electrolytes, and complications. Treatment focuses on supportive care, complication management, and liver transplantation if indicated based on severity scores. Prognosis depends on etiology and degree of encephalopathy.
This document provides information on dyspepsia, including its definition, causes, investigations, and management guidelines. It begins by defining dyspepsia and outlining its prevalence in the UK population. It then discusses the common and rare causes of dyspepsia and how to investigate patients. The document reviews guidelines from NICE on investigating and managing dyspepsia. It provides examples of case histories and questions to help apply the guidelines. Key points are emphasized, such as addressing lifestyle factors, empirically treating dyspepsia, and referring patients with red flag symptoms urgently for endoscopy.
This document discusses the approach to evaluating abdominal pain in children. It outlines several potential causes of acute abdominal pain including appendicitis, intussusception, Henoch-Schönlein purpura, hepatitis, and infant colic. It also discusses recurrent or chronic causes such as Meckel's diverticulum, urolithiasis, testicular torsion, functional dyspepsia, and irritable bowel syndrome. The evaluation of abdominal pain involves considering the child's age, symptoms, physical exam findings, and potentially laboratory or imaging studies to identify serious conditions and determine the appropriate treatment.
This document contains a morning report from a pediatric case involving a 5-year old Saudi girl presenting with abdominal distension, eye puffiness, and loose stool over 8 days. Her initial impression was likely protein losing enteropathy. Investigations revealed hypoalbuminemia and ascites. Imaging showed bilateral pleural effusion and bowel wall thickening. She was ultimately diagnosed with primary intestinal lymphangiectasia based on endoscopy findings. The report discusses protein losing enteropathy causes, pathophysiology of primary intestinal lymphangiectasia, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management focusing on a low-fat diet with medium-chain triglyceride supplementation.
This document provides an overview of common pediatric respiratory illnesses discussed over 9 sections. Section 1 covers acute respiratory infections, distinguishing between upper and lower respiratory infections. Pneumonia is then discussed in section 2, covering etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. Section 3 focuses on bronchiolitis, describing the viral etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and differential diagnosis. Key points covered include that bronchiolitis most commonly affects infants under 2 years old and is predominantly caused by respiratory syncytial virus.
Malabsorption syndrome is caused by disorders that diminish nutrient absorption in the small intestine. It can result from problems digesting or transporting nutrients across the intestinal epithelium. Common causes include pancreatic insufficiency, bile salt deficiency, infections like tropical sprue, celiac disease, surgery that removes parts of the stomach or intestine, and bacterial overgrowth. Symptoms include diarrhea, weight loss, and deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins and minerals. Diagnosis involves tests for fat, protein and carbohydrate malabsorption in stool and urine. Treatment focuses on replacing lost nutrients, addressing the underlying cause, and modifying the diet.
This document discusses various conditions that can mimic epilepsy in children. It notes that epilepsy is sometimes underdiagnosed or overdiagnosed due to unusual symptom presentations or epilepsy mimics. Several common epilepsy mimics are described in detail for different age groups, including breath holding spells in infants, tics and parasomnias in children, and syncope in adolescents. Tables compare features of epilepsy mimics to epileptic seizures during sleep and wakefulness. In conclusion, the document emphasizes taking an age- and state-based approach to differentiating epilepsy from conditions it may imitate.
This document discusses abdominal pain in children, describing different types of abdominal pain including acute and chronic pain. It covers topics such as visceral pain resulting from internal organ injury, somatic pain from injury to external abdominal structures, and referred pain which occurs in distant areas from the source of pain. Specific conditions that can cause abdominal pain are also discussed such as appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, lactose intolerance, and more. Key distinguishing features of different diseases are outlined to help evaluate the potential causes of a child's abdominal pain.
The document summarizes key information about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children, including:
1) IBD comprises ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, which have distinct but overlapping characteristics. The peak incidence is in adolescents and young adults between 15-30 years of age.
2) Diagnosis involves clinical suspicion based on symptoms, exclusion of other illnesses, differentiation of UC vs Crohn's based on endoscopy and imaging, and identification of extraintestinal manifestations. Laboratory tests like fecal calprotectin can help distinguish IBD from non-inflammatory diarrhea.
3) Treatment depends on disease severity and location, ranging from 5-ASA for mild disease to immunosuppressants, bi
Approach to a case of paediatric hepatitisRaghav Kakar
This document provides an overview of the approach to paediatric hepatitis. It discusses the main causes of hepatitis including viral (HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV, HEV), autoimmune, and drug-induced. For viral hepatitis, it covers the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of each virus. It provides details on HAV including transmission via the fecal-oral route, clinical presentation of acute hepatitis, diagnosis via IgM antibodies, and treatment involving immunoglobulin for prevention. For HBV, it discusses the various modes of transmission including perinatal, clinical phases from acute to chronic infection, diagnostic markers, and treatment of acute versus chronic cases.
Abdominal pain is a common complaint in pediatrics and can be caused by benign or life-threatening issues. A thorough history and physical exam is important to identify concerning red flags and determine if the pain is acute surgical, visceral, referred, or chronic/recurrent in nature. Based on the location and characteristics of the pain, appropriate lab tests, imaging, and procedures should be considered to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and guide management. Common etiologies include appendicitis, gastroenteritis, constipation, and functional abdominal pain.
This document discusses constipation in children. It defines constipation and notes that approximately 5% of schoolchildren suffer from it. The majority of cases are functional rather than organic causes. A history and physical exam are important to evaluate for constipation. Functional constipation is usually due to a low fiber diet, lack of exercise, painful bowel movements causing withholding, and a cycle that perpetuates harder stools. Organic causes include conditions like Hirschsprung's disease. Treatment aims to soften stool and promote motility through diet changes, behavioral modifications, stool softeners, and laxatives. Complications can include fecal impaction if left untreated.
This document discusses chronic diarrhea, its causes, types, risk factors, pathogenesis, evaluation, diagnosis and management. It describes two main types of chronic diarrhea - type 1 which begins as acute diarrhea that persists for over 2 weeks, and type 2 which is chronic diarrhea in a child with an inherent defect. Common causes include malnutrition, infections, malabsorption, hormonal issues and various diseases. A thorough clinical history and physical examination are important for diagnosis.
INFANTILE HYPERTROPHIC PYLORIC STENOSISArkaprovo Roy
Intestinal hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is a condition characterized by thickening of the pyloric muscle which obstructs the gastric outlet. It typically affects infants between 2-8 weeks of age, with males being affected more often than females. Surgical pyloromyotomy is the treatment of choice and involves cutting the thickened pyloric muscle to relieve the obstruction. If diagnosed and treated early, the prognosis is excellent with complete resolution and no risk of recurrence after surgery.
Childhood Asthma Management
Dr. C.S.N. Vittal provides an overview of childhood asthma including:
- Asthma is characterized by chronic airway inflammation and reversible airflow obstruction.
- Childhood asthma is triggered by allergens, infections, pollution and can cause coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing.
- Diagnosis involves assessing symptoms, lung function tests and ruling out other conditions.
- Treatment focuses on reducing inflammation with daily preventer medications and managing triggers.
- A written asthma action plan is recommended to help patients manage their symptoms and know when to seek medical help.
This document discusses status asthmaticus in children. It covers the epidemiology, pathophysiology, presentation, assessment and treatment of severe or life-threatening asthma exacerbations in pediatric patients. Key points include rising rates of asthma morbidity and mortality in children, risk factors for fatal asthma, the inflammatory mechanisms that drive asthma symptoms, signs of impending respiratory failure, and first-line as well as advanced treatment approaches including bronchodilators, steroids, mechanical ventilation and other interventions.
Functional gastrointestinal disorders in chn of early agePaul Cudjoe Sakpaku
Many parents are worried about behavioral and physical changes in their children. Some of these changes are normal accompaniments of the child's development as symptoms disappear later in life. Some of these changes can be reversed by careful and constant monitory on the part of the mother or care-giver.
This document provides information on functional bowel disorders and gastroparesis. It begins with an overview of functional bowel disorders, noting they refer to disorders of gut function without obvious structural abnormalities. It then discusses the Rome IV diagnostic criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders, which categorizes them into several classes including esophageal, gastroduodenal, bowel, and anorectal disorders. Specific disorders like irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, and rumination syndrome are defined. The document then focuses on gastroparesis, defining it as delayed gastric emptying without mechanical obstruction. It discusses the difference between functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis, classifications, epidemiology, etiology, predictive factors, typical presentation,
This document provides an overview of functional constipation, including its definition, causes, evaluation, management, and treatment. It defines functional constipation as having less than three bowel movements per week and difficulty passing stool. Causes can include diet, medications, neurological issues, and organic obstruction. Evaluation involves ruling out other causes through history, exams, tests like colonoscopy and barium enema. Initial management focuses on diet, exercise, and laxatives. For persistent cases, further tests evaluate colon transit time and pelvic floor function. Treatments depend on specific issues but may include biofeedback, surgery for rectoceles or prolapses, and colectomy for severe slow transit constipation. Proper diagnosis is key
This document discusses the approach to recurrent abdominal pain in children. It defines acute, subacute, and chronic abdominal pain and discusses recurrent abdominal pain. The most common causes of abdominal pain seen in emergency departments are also summarized. A full history and physical exam are important for evaluating abdominal pain, and diagnostic testing should be guided by symptoms and exam findings. Home care and lifestyle advice are usually sufficient for recurrent abdominal pain in children without concerning alarm symptoms.
Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in children Azad Haleem
GERD is the most common esophageal disorder in children. Symptoms vary depending on a child's age, and can include regurgitation, irritability, coughing, and poor appetite. Diagnosis involves ruling out other potential causes through history and examination. Tests like barium swallows, pH monitoring, and endoscopy may then be used to confirm and assess complications of GERD like esophagitis. Managing GERD is important as it can impact a child's eating, sleeping, school and social activities if not properly treated.
This document discusses gastrointestinal bleeding in children. It notes that GI bleeding accounts for 10-20% of pediatric gastroenterology referrals and around 0.4% of PICU admissions are due to life-threatening GI bleeding. The presentation, classification, causes, diagnostic workup, and treatment of upper and lower GI bleeding in neonates, infants, and children are described in detail over multiple sections. Key points include distinguishing the source and severity of bleeding, identifying specific etiologies, and managing bleeding through supportive care, endoscopic procedures, medications, and surgery as needed.
Pediatric Acute Liver Failure (PALF) is defined as evidence of liver dysfunction within 8 weeks of symptoms onset in children, with uncorrectable coagulopathy and no evidence of chronic liver disease. Common etiologies include viral hepatitis, drugs, and other metabolic causes. Diagnostic workup involves general and etiology-specific tests. Key parameters to monitor include encephalopathy grade, coagulopathy, electrolytes, and complications. Treatment focuses on supportive care, complication management, and liver transplantation if indicated based on severity scores. Prognosis depends on etiology and degree of encephalopathy.
This document provides information on dyspepsia, including its definition, causes, investigations, and management guidelines. It begins by defining dyspepsia and outlining its prevalence in the UK population. It then discusses the common and rare causes of dyspepsia and how to investigate patients. The document reviews guidelines from NICE on investigating and managing dyspepsia. It provides examples of case histories and questions to help apply the guidelines. Key points are emphasized, such as addressing lifestyle factors, empirically treating dyspepsia, and referring patients with red flag symptoms urgently for endoscopy.
This document discusses the approach to evaluating abdominal pain in children. It outlines several potential causes of acute abdominal pain including appendicitis, intussusception, Henoch-Schönlein purpura, hepatitis, and infant colic. It also discusses recurrent or chronic causes such as Meckel's diverticulum, urolithiasis, testicular torsion, functional dyspepsia, and irritable bowel syndrome. The evaluation of abdominal pain involves considering the child's age, symptoms, physical exam findings, and potentially laboratory or imaging studies to identify serious conditions and determine the appropriate treatment.
This document contains a morning report from a pediatric case involving a 5-year old Saudi girl presenting with abdominal distension, eye puffiness, and loose stool over 8 days. Her initial impression was likely protein losing enteropathy. Investigations revealed hypoalbuminemia and ascites. Imaging showed bilateral pleural effusion and bowel wall thickening. She was ultimately diagnosed with primary intestinal lymphangiectasia based on endoscopy findings. The report discusses protein losing enteropathy causes, pathophysiology of primary intestinal lymphangiectasia, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management focusing on a low-fat diet with medium-chain triglyceride supplementation.
This document provides an overview of common pediatric respiratory illnesses discussed over 9 sections. Section 1 covers acute respiratory infections, distinguishing between upper and lower respiratory infections. Pneumonia is then discussed in section 2, covering etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment approaches. Section 3 focuses on bronchiolitis, describing the viral etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and differential diagnosis. Key points covered include that bronchiolitis most commonly affects infants under 2 years old and is predominantly caused by respiratory syncytial virus.
Malabsorption syndrome is caused by disorders that diminish nutrient absorption in the small intestine. It can result from problems digesting or transporting nutrients across the intestinal epithelium. Common causes include pancreatic insufficiency, bile salt deficiency, infections like tropical sprue, celiac disease, surgery that removes parts of the stomach or intestine, and bacterial overgrowth. Symptoms include diarrhea, weight loss, and deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins and minerals. Diagnosis involves tests for fat, protein and carbohydrate malabsorption in stool and urine. Treatment focuses on replacing lost nutrients, addressing the underlying cause, and modifying the diet.
This document discusses various conditions that can mimic epilepsy in children. It notes that epilepsy is sometimes underdiagnosed or overdiagnosed due to unusual symptom presentations or epilepsy mimics. Several common epilepsy mimics are described in detail for different age groups, including breath holding spells in infants, tics and parasomnias in children, and syncope in adolescents. Tables compare features of epilepsy mimics to epileptic seizures during sleep and wakefulness. In conclusion, the document emphasizes taking an age- and state-based approach to differentiating epilepsy from conditions it may imitate.
This document discusses abdominal pain in children, describing different types of abdominal pain including acute and chronic pain. It covers topics such as visceral pain resulting from internal organ injury, somatic pain from injury to external abdominal structures, and referred pain which occurs in distant areas from the source of pain. Specific conditions that can cause abdominal pain are also discussed such as appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease, lactose intolerance, and more. Key distinguishing features of different diseases are outlined to help evaluate the potential causes of a child's abdominal pain.
The document summarizes key information about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children, including:
1) IBD comprises ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, which have distinct but overlapping characteristics. The peak incidence is in adolescents and young adults between 15-30 years of age.
2) Diagnosis involves clinical suspicion based on symptoms, exclusion of other illnesses, differentiation of UC vs Crohn's based on endoscopy and imaging, and identification of extraintestinal manifestations. Laboratory tests like fecal calprotectin can help distinguish IBD from non-inflammatory diarrhea.
3) Treatment depends on disease severity and location, ranging from 5-ASA for mild disease to immunosuppressants, bi
Approach to a case of paediatric hepatitisRaghav Kakar
This document provides an overview of the approach to paediatric hepatitis. It discusses the main causes of hepatitis including viral (HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV, HEV), autoimmune, and drug-induced. For viral hepatitis, it covers the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of each virus. It provides details on HAV including transmission via the fecal-oral route, clinical presentation of acute hepatitis, diagnosis via IgM antibodies, and treatment involving immunoglobulin for prevention. For HBV, it discusses the various modes of transmission including perinatal, clinical phases from acute to chronic infection, diagnostic markers, and treatment of acute versus chronic cases.
Abdominal pain is a common complaint in pediatrics and can be caused by benign or life-threatening issues. A thorough history and physical exam is important to identify concerning red flags and determine if the pain is acute surgical, visceral, referred, or chronic/recurrent in nature. Based on the location and characteristics of the pain, appropriate lab tests, imaging, and procedures should be considered to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and guide management. Common etiologies include appendicitis, gastroenteritis, constipation, and functional abdominal pain.
This document discusses constipation in children. It defines constipation and notes that approximately 5% of schoolchildren suffer from it. The majority of cases are functional rather than organic causes. A history and physical exam are important to evaluate for constipation. Functional constipation is usually due to a low fiber diet, lack of exercise, painful bowel movements causing withholding, and a cycle that perpetuates harder stools. Organic causes include conditions like Hirschsprung's disease. Treatment aims to soften stool and promote motility through diet changes, behavioral modifications, stool softeners, and laxatives. Complications can include fecal impaction if left untreated.
This document discusses chronic diarrhea, its causes, types, risk factors, pathogenesis, evaluation, diagnosis and management. It describes two main types of chronic diarrhea - type 1 which begins as acute diarrhea that persists for over 2 weeks, and type 2 which is chronic diarrhea in a child with an inherent defect. Common causes include malnutrition, infections, malabsorption, hormonal issues and various diseases. A thorough clinical history and physical examination are important for diagnosis.
INFANTILE HYPERTROPHIC PYLORIC STENOSISArkaprovo Roy
Intestinal hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is a condition characterized by thickening of the pyloric muscle which obstructs the gastric outlet. It typically affects infants between 2-8 weeks of age, with males being affected more often than females. Surgical pyloromyotomy is the treatment of choice and involves cutting the thickened pyloric muscle to relieve the obstruction. If diagnosed and treated early, the prognosis is excellent with complete resolution and no risk of recurrence after surgery.
Childhood Asthma Management
Dr. C.S.N. Vittal provides an overview of childhood asthma including:
- Asthma is characterized by chronic airway inflammation and reversible airflow obstruction.
- Childhood asthma is triggered by allergens, infections, pollution and can cause coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing.
- Diagnosis involves assessing symptoms, lung function tests and ruling out other conditions.
- Treatment focuses on reducing inflammation with daily preventer medications and managing triggers.
- A written asthma action plan is recommended to help patients manage their symptoms and know when to seek medical help.
This document discusses status asthmaticus in children. It covers the epidemiology, pathophysiology, presentation, assessment and treatment of severe or life-threatening asthma exacerbations in pediatric patients. Key points include rising rates of asthma morbidity and mortality in children, risk factors for fatal asthma, the inflammatory mechanisms that drive asthma symptoms, signs of impending respiratory failure, and first-line as well as advanced treatment approaches including bronchodilators, steroids, mechanical ventilation and other interventions.
Functional gastrointestinal disorders in chn of early agePaul Cudjoe Sakpaku
Many parents are worried about behavioral and physical changes in their children. Some of these changes are normal accompaniments of the child's development as symptoms disappear later in life. Some of these changes can be reversed by careful and constant monitory on the part of the mother or care-giver.
This document provides information on functional bowel disorders and gastroparesis. It begins with an overview of functional bowel disorders, noting they refer to disorders of gut function without obvious structural abnormalities. It then discusses the Rome IV diagnostic criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders, which categorizes them into several classes including esophageal, gastroduodenal, bowel, and anorectal disorders. Specific disorders like irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, and rumination syndrome are defined. The document then focuses on gastroparesis, defining it as delayed gastric emptying without mechanical obstruction. It discusses the difference between functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis, classifications, epidemiology, etiology, predictive factors, typical presentation,
Constipation refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass. Constipation is a common cause of painful defecation. Severe constipation includes obstipation (failure to pass stools or gas) and fecal impaction, which can progress to bowel obstruction and become life-threatening.
Constipation is a symptom with many causes. These causes are of two types: obstructed defecation and colonic slow transit (or hypo mobility). About 50 percent of people evaluated for constipation at tertiary referral hospitals have obstructed defecation. This type of constipation has mechanical and functional causes. Causes of colonic slow transit constipation include diet, hormonal disorders such as hypothyroidism, side effects of medications, and rarely heavy metal toxicity. Because constipation is a symptom, not a disease, effective treatment of constipation may require first determining the cause. Treatments include changes in dietary habits, laxatives, enemas, biofeedback, and in particular situations surgery may be required.
Constipation is common; in the general population rates of constipation varies from 2–30 percent. In elderly people living in care homes the rate of constipation is 50–75 percent.[4] In the United States expenditures on medications for constipation are greater than US$250 million per year.
The definition of constipation includes the following:
infrequent bowel movements (typically three times or fewer per week)
difficulty during defecation (straining during more than 25% of bowel movements or a subjective sensation of hard stools; straining in this context is a strong effort to push out stool often by holding one's breath and by pushing the respective muscles in the abdominal area hard), or
the sensation of incomplete bowel evacuation.
The Rome III criteria are widely used to diagnose chronic constipation, and are helpful in separating cases of chronic functional constipation from less-serious instances.
Another definition states that less than three bowel movements per week and straining on more than 75% of occasions represents constipation in clinical surveys.
an over view of IBS in the general population, talks about aetiology pathology clinical features and diagnosis with special reference to the ROME criteria and the differences between ROME II and III.
This document discusses gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD). It defines key terms like hiatal hernia and Barrett's esophagus. It covers the epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of GORD. Regarding treatment, it discusses lifestyle modifications, medical options like PPIs, and surgical interventions. It emphasizes that PPIs are the most effective medical treatment for healing esophagitis and relieving symptoms of GORD. Investigation with endoscopy, pH monitoring, and manometry is recommended for patients who fail to respond to initial treatment or have concerning symptoms.
COMPLICATION OF PREGNANCY (Lesson 1. Hyperemesis Gravidarum).pdfDarenGoco
This document provides an overview of hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition characterized by severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It discusses the causes, symptoms, assessment, and therapeutic management of the condition. Regarding treatment, it outlines conservative home care approaches for mild cases as well as hospitalization for severe cases to correct dehydration and nutritional deficiencies. It also discusses complementary and alternative therapies that can help relieve symptoms, such as acupuncture, ginger, and vitamin supplementation. Throughout treatment, it emphasizes the importance of emotional support, education, and empowering women dealing with this challenging condition.
This document provides guidelines for managing common acid-related gastrointestinal conditions like GERD, peptic ulcer disease, and dyspepsia. It recommends initial assessment including looking for precipitating medications and red flag symptoms. For patients with GERD symptoms, it recommends lifestyle interventions and short-term PPI or H2 blocker use. For patients with dyspepsia, it provides an algorithm for testing and treating H. pylori depending on prevalence, and trying PPI or H2 blocker if symptoms persist. It emphasizes using the lowest effective dose of medications and tapering or stopping long-term PPI use when possible.
This document provides an overview of functional gastrointestinal disorders including:
1. It discusses the anatomy, physiology, and psychological aspects relevant to FGIDs and summarizes the history of developing diagnostic criteria through various Rome guidelines.
2. The disorders are classified according to the Rome III criteria and the diagnostic criteria for each disorder is outlined along with treatments.
3. Specific functional esophageal, gastroduodenal, bowel, and anorectal disorders are then described in more detail including symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment approaches.
This document summarizes the key points about constipation disorder and its medical management. It defines constipation according to Rome IV criteria and notes that 11.8% of people in Bangladesh experience chronic constipation. It discusses the burden of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome and differentiates between functional constipation and IBS-C. The document reviews diagnostic approaches and treatment options for constipation including various laxatives. It highlights the efficacy of linaclotide based on clinical trials for both constipation and IBS-C in improving symptoms of abdominal pain, constipation and bloating through its mechanism of action as a guanylate cyclase-C agonist.
This document defines constipation and provides details about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. It begins by defining constipation as difficulty or delay in defecation for at least 2 weeks, and discusses other related terms. It then covers the causes of constipation including functional, organic, dietary and drug-related factors. The key components of diagnosing constipation through history and physical examination are outlined. Rome III diagnostic criteria for children and adults are presented. Finally, the document discusses approaches to treatment including lifestyle changes, bulk-forming laxatives, stimulant laxatives and biofeedback training.
Case Study Report on PIH and Severe Pre eclampsiaRashmi Regmi
it is a case study report on PIH and Severe Pre eclampsia
I did when I was posted on Kist Medical TEaching Hospital for Midwifery Practicum
Prepared by:
Rashmi Regmi
B Sc Nursing
Manmohan Memorial Institute Of health Sciences
This document discusses the presentation, evaluation, and management of gas pain and constipation. It describes the symptoms as excruciating abdominal pain that is relieved by bowel movements or passing gas. Physical exams are typically benign. Diagnostic tests like abdominal x-rays may be considered if the presentation is unclear. Treatment involves relieving constipation, observing patients for 1-2 hours, and instructing them to return if symptoms do not improve in 12-24 hours. Chronic or recurrent symptoms may indicate conditions like irritable bowel disease.
This document discusses rumination disorder in a 16-year-old female patient. Rumination disorder involves repeatedly regurgitating and rechewing or reswallowing food after eating. It is considered a learned behavior rather than a medical condition. Treatment involves behavioral therapy like relaxation techniques and diaphragmatic breathing. For severe cases with weight loss, enteral nutrition may be needed. Multidisciplinary teams including nutrition, psychology, and gastroenterology have been shown to help patients learn to stop the rumination behavior through programs that focus on eating skills.
This document discusses over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and regulations for their usage. It provides information on common types of OTC drugs and their characteristics. Regulations discussed include proper dosing based on factors like age and chronic diseases, avoiding drug-drug and drug-food interactions, and assessing for secondary symptoms. The document stresses the importance of pharmacists obtaining a thorough medical history and questionnaire from patients to safely recommend OTC drugs.
The document discusses Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) and its management in primary care. It covers the definition of GORD, classification of GORD, common symptoms of GORD including both gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal symptoms, and considerations around physiological vs pathological reflux. The document is divided into modules that cover aspects of GORD diagnosis, treatment options, complications and clinical case studies to aid healthcare providers in primary care settings.
This document outlines the course objectives, expected outcomes, and weekly topics for a pharmacy course on the gastrointestinal system, nutrition, and metabolism. The course aims to describe pathophysiology and management of GI, nutrition, and metabolic disorders. It will provide opportunities for students to develop clinical skills in a practice lab setting and by working with pharmacists. Weekly topics include GI infections, GI disorders, clinical nutrition, fluid/electrolytes balance, and assessment of GI and hepatic systems. Treatment of diarrhea focuses on fluid/electrolyte management and treating the underlying cause. Medications commonly causing diarrhea are also outlined.
Dyspepsia, also known as indigestion, refers to discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen that is often caused by eating. Common symptoms include pain, swelling, heartburn, and nausea. While the specific cause is unknown in most cases, potential causes include stress, medications like aspirin, Helicobacter pylori bacteria, smoking, alcohol, spicy or greasy foods, and large meal sizes. Diagnosis involves tests like abdominal ultrasounds and endoscopies of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Treatment focuses on diet changes, antibiotics to eliminate H. pylori if present, and medications to reduce acid like omeprazole. Prevention includes relaxing after
This document provides information on various feeding and eating disorders according to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. It describes diagnoses such as pica, rumination disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. For each diagnosis, the diagnostic criteria and features are outlined. The document also discusses changes made in the DSM-5, such as removing Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified and adding Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder and Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder.
Portal biliopathy is defined as abnormalities in the intrahepatic and extrahepatic biliary tract, gallbladder and cystic duct secondary to portal hypertension
The document summarizes the case of a 10-year-old boy admitted with fever, jaundice, and abdominal pain. Key findings include intermittent high fever for 4 days, jaundice for 4 days, and occasional right upper abdominal pain. He had a similar prior episode 2 months ago. Examination found him febrile but otherwise stable. Tests showed elevated liver enzymes and bilirubin. Ultrasound and MRCP found a fusiform dilated common bile duct suggestive of a choledochal cyst. He was started on antibiotics and vitamin K. His fever subsided after a few days but jaundice remained. A pediatric surgery consultation was requested.
congenital cytomegalovirus infection is a major problem in children. severe morbidity also in some cases mortality can occur due to this infection. this presentation has highlighted updates on this topic in short.
intravenous fluid and electrolytes are important topics in medical science. potassium is one of the vital electrolytes of the human body. this presentation has a discussion on several iv fluids and potassium balance and also how to manage the potassium imbalance.
This document provides information about oxygen therapy for children. It defines oxygen and why oxygen therapy is used to treat conditions caused by low blood oxygen levels. It describes the different modes of oxygen delivery including nasal prongs, masks, and ventilators. It covers indications for oxygen therapy, sources of oxygen like cylinders, and important considerations like humidification and hazards of oxygen toxicity from high concentrations over long periods.
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal opening in the wall separating the left and right atria of the heart. There are several types of ASDs including secundum, ostium primum, sinus venosus, and coronary sinus defects. ASDs are usually diagnosed through echocardiography which can determine the size and location of the defect. Small, asymptomatic ASDs may not require treatment, but larger defects with evidence of right heart strain often warrant closure either through open heart surgery or a nonsurgical approach using an implantable device delivered through catheters. Both methods effectively close the defect to prevent long-term complications like heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
Dr. Maimuna Sayeed presented the case of an 11-month-old boy with breathing difficulties for 2 days, vomiting since 3 months of age, and dribbling of urine since birth. Examination found the boy to be dyspneic, pale, and hypertensive with ballotable kidneys and palpable bladder. Investigations supported chronic kidney disease stage 5 due to posterior urethral valve, with hydronephrosis, hydroureters, and vesicoureteral reflux seen on imaging. The boy was managed conservatively with antibiotics and peritoneal dialysis, showing improvement over follow-ups. Surgery consultation was planned to address the underlying valve abnormality.
Dr. Maimuna Sayeed presented the case of 2 year old Diya who presented with rashes on her body for 2 months along with swelling all over her body for 5 days and decreased urination. Her physical exam showed purpuric rashes, edema, and joint tenderness. Tests showed mild anemia, proteinuria, and normal electrolytes. Her ultrasound was normal. The provisional diagnosis was Henoch-Schönlein purpura with nephritis based on her rash, joint pain, abdominal pain, edema, and proteinuria. She was started on medications but had worsening symptoms on follow-up, so additional medications and a renal biopsy were planned.
The patient, an 11-year-old boy, presented with weakness of all four limbs and difficulty swallowing over the past 10 days. Examination found symmetrical weakness, hypotonia, diminished reflexes, and facial nerve palsy. Investigations including CSF analysis and nerve conduction study supported a diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. He was treated with IVIG and made gradual improvement over his hospital stay, with resolution of accompanying hypertension. He was discharged with advice for outpatient physiotherapy follow up.
- The patient Laam, a 9 month old boy, presented with recurrent seizures for 1 month with delayed developmental milestones.
- His neurological exam and investigations including EEG and CT brain were suggestive of West Syndrome with bilateral cerebral atrophy possibly due to birth asphyxia.
- He was started on ACTH and antihypertensive treatment. Follow up showed improved seizure control but persistent hypertension requiring dose adjustment. Eye evaluation found pale optic discs and chorioretinal changes.
The document discusses the anatomy and functions of the brain ventricles. It describes the four ventricles - the left and right lateral ventricles, the third ventricle, and the fourth ventricle. The ventricles are lined with ependymal cells and filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is produced by the choroid plexus. CSF circulates through the ventricles, provides cushioning and protection to the brain, and is absorbed by the arachnoid granulations. Increased CSF pressure can cause conditions like hydrocephalus and papilledema. A lumbar puncture is described as a method to examine CSF in different medical conditions.
Md. Huzaifa, a 6-year-old boy, presented with 2 months of fever, multiple nodular swellings, left testicular swelling, and gradual pallor. On examination, he had generalized lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, proptosis, and left testicular swelling. Blood tests found pancytopenia and 80% blasts. Bone marrow biopsy revealed 80% lymphoblasts. He was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-cell lineage). He received supportive care and chemotherapy. Follow up showed improvement with chemotherapy continuation planned.
1) The document summarizes a clinical meeting presentation about conjoined twin infants born at 35 weeks gestation who were attached at the head.
2) On examination, the twins were generally healthy and developing appropriately except for being jaundiced and experiencing intermittent low urine output.
3) Over the course of their hospital stay, their jaundice and urine output were monitored and treated conservatively with phototherapy and IV fluids respectively. Electrolyte abnormalities were also corrected.
The document describes the case of a 31⁄2 year old boy who was admitted with a 1 year history of painless rectal bleeding after bowel movements. On examination, he appeared well with no abnormalities found. A colonoscopy revealed a pedunculated polyp 20cm from the anal verge, which was removed via colonoscopic polypectomy.
Rafin, a 40 day old male infant, presented with projectile vomiting since 17 days of age. Examination revealed a soft abdomen with an olive-sized mass palpable in the left upper quadrant. Imaging showed hypertrophy of the pyloric muscle, consistent with infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. He was treated with intravenous fluids and electrolyte replacement. After correction of dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities, the patient was referred to pediatric surgery for pyloromyotomy to treat the underlying pyloric stenosis.
This document provides a case scenario of a 4-week-old male infant presenting with cyanosis after feeding or crying. On examination, the infant has purplish lips, hands and feet, a grade III/VI systolic murmur, and tests revealing low oxygen levels that increase slightly with oxygen. The document discusses possible diagnoses of congenital cyanotic heart disease such as tetralogy of Fallot and asks what the diagnosis could be. It then provides an overview of tetralogy of Fallot and its characteristics.
Halima, an 11-year-old girl with consanguineous parents, presented with not growing well, gradual pallor, and abdominal distension for 7 years. On examination, she was severely pale with facial dysmorphism and hepatosplenomegaly. Her history included repeated blood transfusions. She was diagnosed with hereditary hemolytic anemia. The seminar discussed thalassemia, including the types of thalassemia, clinical features, investigations, complications, and management with a focus on blood transfusions and chelation therapy.
A case of a 3 month old boy with jaundice and pale stool is presented. On examination, he was icteric with hepatomegaly but no other abnormalities. Laboratory tests found direct hyperbilirubinemia. The objectives of the discussion are to understand neonatal cholestasis, evaluate cases, understand the differential diagnosis, and discuss treatment options. Neonatal cholestasis is prolonged conjugated hyperbilirubinemia beyond the first 14 days of life. Causes include extrahepatic conditions like biliary atresia or intrahepatic conditions like idiopathic neonatal hepatitis. Evaluation and management aim to identify treatable causes and prevent progression of liver disease.
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There is increasing confidence that cell therapies will soon play a role in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, but the extent of this impact remains to be seen. Early readouts on autologous CAR-Ts in lupus are encouraging, but manufacturing and cost limitations are likely to restrict access to highly refractory patients. Allogeneic CAR-Ts have the potential to broaden access to earlier lines of treatment due to their inherent cost benefits, however they will need to demonstrate comparable or improved efficacy to established modalities.
In addition to infrastructure and capacity constraints, CAR-Ts face a very different risk-benefit dynamic in autoimmune compared to oncology, highlighting the need for tolerable therapies with low adverse event risk. CAR-NK and Treg-based therapies are also being developed in certain autoimmune disorders and may demonstrate favorable safety profiles. Several novel non-cell therapies such as bispecific antibodies, nanobodies, and RNAi drugs, may also offer future alternative competitive solutions with variable value propositions.
Widespread adoption of cell therapies will not only require strong efficacy and safety data, but also adapted pricing and access strategies. At oncology-based price points, CAR-Ts are unlikely to achieve broad market access in autoimmune disorders, with eligible patient populations that are potentially orders of magnitude greater than the number of currently addressable cancer patients. Developers have made strides towards reducing cell therapy COGS while improving manufacturing efficiency, but payors will inevitably restrict access until more sustainable pricing is achieved.
Despite these headwinds, industry leaders and investors remain confident that cell therapies are poised to address significant unmet need in patients suffering from autoimmune disorders. However, the extent of this impact on the treatment landscape remains to be seen, as the industry rapidly approaches an inflection point.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
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Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
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Novas diretrizes da OMS para os cuidados perinatais de mais qualidade
Paediatric Rome iv criteria
1. The Paediatric
Rome IV criteria
Dr. Maimuna Sayeed
MD, Phase-B Resident
Pediatric Gastroenterology &
Nutrition
BSMMU, Dhaka
2. The Rome process and Rome criteria are an
international effort to create scientific data to help in
the diagnosis and treatment of functional
gastrointestinal disorders.
3. Rome I: In 1994, Rome I was published as The Functional
Gastrointestinal Disorders: Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and
Treatment—A Multinational Consensus.
Rome II: By the mid-1999s, the concept of FGID classification
and the use of diagnostic criteria was promoted. In Rome II,
the pediatric population of FGIDs was added.
Rome III: It differed from Rome I and II by the use of more
evidence-based rather than consensus-based data in 2006.
Rome IV: It was published in 2016 and tried to address the
limitations of a symptom-based criteria.
7. G1. Infant Regurgitation
Must include both of the following in otherwise
healthy infants 3 weeks to 12 months of age:
1. Regurgitation 2 or more times per day for 3 or more
weeks
2. No retching, hematemesis, aspiration, apnea, failure
to thrive, feeding or swallowing difficulties, or
abnormal posturing
8. G2. Rumination Syndrome
Must include all of the following for at least 2 months:
1. Repetitive contractions of the abdominal muscles,
diaphragm, and tongue
2. Effortless regurgitation of gastric contents, which are either
expelled from the mouth or re-chewed and re-swallowed
3. Three or more of the following:
a) Onset between 3 and 8 months
b) Does not respond to management for gastroesophageal reflux
disease and regurgitation
c) Unaccompanied by signs of distress
d) Does not occur during sleep and when the infant is interacting
with individuals in the environment
or to anticholinergic drugs, hand restraints,
formula changes, and gavage or gastrostomy
feedings
nausea
9. Must include all of the following:
1. Two or more periods of unremitting paroxysmal
vomiting with or without retching, lasting hours to
days within a 6-month period
2. Episodes are stereotypical in each patient
3. Episodes are separated by weeks to months with
return to baseline health between episodes of
vomiting
intense nausea
Return to usual state of health lasting
weeks to months
G3. Cyclic vomiting syndrome
10. G4. Infant Colic
For clinical purposes, must include all of the
following:
1. An infant who is <5 months of age when the
symptoms start and stop
2. Recurrent and prolonged periods of infant crying,
fussing, or irritability reported by caregivers that occur
without obvious cause and cannot be prevented or
resolved by caregivers
3. No evidence of infant failure to thrive, fever, or illness
in infants from birth to 4 months of age
1. Paroxysms of irritability, fussing or crying that starts and stops without obvious cause
2. Episodes lasting 3 or more hours/day and occurring at least 3 days/week for at least 1 week
11. G5. Functional Diarrhea
Must include all of the following:
1. Daily painless, recurrent passage of 4 or more large,
unformed stools
2. Symptoms last more than 4 weeks
3. Onset between 6 and 60 months of age
4. No failure to thrive if caloric intake is adequate
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Passage of stools that occurs during waking hours
12. G6. Infant Dyschezia
Must include in an infant <9 months of age:
1. At least 10 min of straining and crying before
successful or unsuccessful passage of soft stools
2. No other health problems
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13. G7. Functional Constipation
Must include 1 month of at least 2 of the following in
infants up to 4 years of age:
1. Two or fewer defecations per week
2. History of excessive stool retention
3. History of painful or hard bowel movements
4. History of large-diameter stools
5. Presence of a large fecal mass in the rectum
In toilet-trained children, the following additional criteria
may be used:
1. At least 1 episode/week of incontinence after the
acquisition of toileting skills
2. History of large-diameter stools that may obstruct the toilet
17. H1a. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Must include all of the following:
1. The occurrence of two or more periods of intense,
unremitting nausea and paroxysmal vomiting, lasting
hours to days within a 6-month period
2. Episodes are stereotypical in each patient
3. Episodes are separated by weeks to months with
return to baseline health between episodes
4. After appropriate medical evaluation, the symptoms
cannot be attributed to another condition
Return to usual state of health lasting weeks to months
H1b
19. H1b1. Functional Nausea
Must include all of the following fulfilled for the last
2 months:
1. Bothersome nausea as the predominant symptom,
occurring at least twice per week, and generally not
related to meals
2. Not consistently associated with vomiting
3. After appropriate evaluation, the nausea cannot be
fully explained by another medical condition
20. H1b2. Functional Vomiting
Must include all of the following:
1. On average, one or more episodes of vomiting per
week
2. Absence of self-induced vomiting or criteria for an
eating disorder or rumination
3. After appropriate evaluation, the vomiting cannot be
fully explained by another medical condition
21. H1c. Rumination Syndrome
Must include all of the following:
1. Repeated regurgitation and re-chewing or expulsion
of food that
a) Begins soon after ingestion of a meal
b) Does not occur during sleep
2. Not preceded by retching
3. After appropriate evaluation, the symptoms cannot be
fully explained by another medical condition. An
eating disorder must be ruled out
Criteria fulfilled for at least 2 months before
diagnosis.
H1a. Adolescent Rumination Syndrome
painless
do not respond to standard
treatment for
gastroesophageal reflux
the last 3 months with symptom onset
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22. H1d. Aerophagia
Must include all of the following:
1. Excessive air swallowing
2. Abdominal distention due to intraluminal air which
increases during the day
3. Repetitive belching and/or increased flatus
4. After appropriate evaluation, the symptoms cannot be
fully explained by another medical condition.
Criteria must be fulfilled for at least 2 months before
diagnosis.
H1c
at least once per week
24. H2a. Functional Dyspepsia
Must include 1 or more of the following bothersome
symptoms at least 4 days per month:
1. Postprandial fullness
2. Early satiation
3. Epigastric pain or burning not associated with
defecation
4. After appropriate evaluation, the symptoms cannot be
fully explained by another medical condition.
Criteria fulfilled for at least 2 months before
diagnosis.
all
Persistent or recurrent pain or discomfort centered
in the upper abdomen (above the umbilicus)
at least once per week
25. H2b. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Must include all of the following:
1. Abdominal pain at least 4 days per month associated with
one or more of the following:
a) Related to defecation
b) A change in frequency of stool
c) A change in form (appearance) of stool
2. In children with constipation, the pain does not resolve
with resolution of the constipation (children in whom the
pain resolves have functional constipation, not irritable
bowel syndrome)
3. After appropriate evaluation, the symptoms cannot be fully
explained by another medical condition
Criteria fulfilled for at least 2 months before diagnosis.
two or more
at least once per week
26. H2c. Abdominal Migraine
Must include all of the following occurring at least
twice:
1. Paroxysmal episodes of intense, acute periumbilical,
midline or diffuse abdominal pain lasting 1 h or more
(should be the most severe and distressing symptom)
2. Episodes are separated by weeks to months.
3. The pain is incapacitating and interferes with normal
activities
4. Stereotypical pattern and symptoms in the individual
patient
27. 5. The pain is associated with 2 or more of the following:
a) Anorexia
b) Nausea
c) Vomiting
d) Headache
e) Photophobia
f) Pallor
6. After appropriate evaluation, the symptoms cannot be
fully explained by another medical condition.
Criteria fulfilled for at least 6 months before
diagnosis.
two or more times
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28. H2d. Functional Abdominal Pain-
NOS
Must be fulfilled at least 4 times per month and
include all of the following:
1. Episodic or continuous abdominal pain that does not
occur solely during physiologic events (e.g. eating,
menses)
2. Insufficient criteria for irritable bowel syndrome,
functional dyspepsia, or abdominal migraine
3. After appropriate evaluation, the abdominal pain
cannot be fully explained by another medical
condition
Criteria fulfilled for at least 2 months before
diagnosis
two or more times
30. H3a. Functional Constipation
Must include two or more of the following occurring
at least once per week for a minimum of 1 month
with insufficient criteria for a diagnosis of irritable
bowel syndrome:
1. Two or fewer defecations in the toilet per week in a
child of a developmental age of at least 4 years
2. At least 1 episode of fecal incontinence per week
3. History of retentive posturing or excessive volitional
stool retention
in a child with a developmental age of at least 4 years
31. 4. History of painful or hard bowel movements
5. Presence of a large fecal mass in the rectum
6. History of large diameter stools that can obstruct the
toilet
After appropriate evaluation, the symptoms cannot
be fully explained by another medical condition.
Criteria fulfilled at least once per week for at least 2 months prior to diagnosis
32. H3b. Non-retentive Fecal
Incontinence
At least a 1-month history of the following symptoms
in a child with a developmental age older than 4
years:
1. Defecation into places inappropriate to the
sociocultural context
2. No evidence of fecal retention
3. After appropriate medical evaluation, the fecal
incontinence cannot be explained by another medical
condition
33. Conclusion
• In Rome IV, the classification moved from a physiologically
based classification to a symptom-based classification.
• Some criteria have been simplified and cases not meeting
criteria for research can still be identified and treated.
• Global education on FGIDs help to understand and
characterize the cross-cultural differences in symptom
reporting.
• Provide translations into other languages.
• Creation of diagnostic algorithms for a functional GI
disorder diagnosis or other diagnosis.
• The classifications were based upon organ regions (i.e.
esophageal, gastroduodenal, bowel, biliary, anorectal).