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Haematuria
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than the urinary tract (eg vaginal bleeding, rectal fissure) Common causes include isolated … of urinary infection: dysuria, frequency, pain, fever Systemic symptoms such as fatigue, oedema, rash … asymptomatic microscopic haematuria, viral infections, UTI, trauma, HSP, hypercalciuria and inherited …
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Enuresis - Bed wetting and Monosymptomatic Enuresis
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and constipation History of recurrent urinary tract infections Comorbidities such as type 1 diabetes, physical …, lower urinary tract symptoms requires a different approach Alarm therapy is the most effective treatment … Background Monosymptomatic enuresis (MSE) is defined as enuresis without any other lower urinary tract …
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Constipation
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Abdominal pain Urinary incontinence Urinary tract infections Key points Constipation is a common condition …, excessive cow milk consumption) Faecal (soiling) or urinary incontinence; onset, frequency of episodes … of a bowel washout may be flushed from the gastrointestinal tract without absorption Do not use if signs …
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Pyloric stenosis
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tract infection Gastroenteritis Gastro-oesophageal reflux Surgical causes eg volvulus, malrotation … presentations. They are not required to consider a diagnosis of pyloric stenosis Differential diagnoses Urinary …
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Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN)
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infection (usually pharyngitis or impetigo) The incidence of PSGN is much higher in Aboriginal and Torres … streptococcal infection Swelling/oedema Colour and volume of urine Headache, altered mental state, blurred … vasculitis nephritis eg Henoch-Schonlein purpura , which can also occur post streptococcal infection …
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Henoch-Schönlein purpura
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respiratory tract infection is present in 50% of HSP cases, commonly viral or Group A streptococcus infections … and urinary protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) UEC and albumin Additional investigations may be required to rule … out differentials if the diagnosis is unclear (eg ITP, leukaemia, meningococcal infection …
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Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain
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tract infection Key points This guideline focuses on gynaecological causes of abdominal and pelvic pain … Sexual health history taking in the adolescent Engaging with and assessing the adolescent patient Urinary … rate Molar pregnancy Vaginal bleeding Pelvic pain Enlarged uterus Severe vomiting Infection Pelvic …
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Dysmenorrhoea
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tract anomalies Adenomyosis Infection including pelvic inflammatory disease Ovarian cysts Assessment … worsening towards the end of bleeding days Pain present from menarche Pain commencing after pelvic infection … (urinary, bowel, musculoskeletal) Impact on daily life: missing school, sports, social activities …
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Neonatal intravenous fluids
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Premade bags are preferable to reduce dose error or infection during mixing or dilution Availability …+ 120 100-120 Special considerations Gastrointestinal tract losses via nasogastric tube or stoma of more … of urinary losses Check the compatibility of IV fluids with any IV drugs that are being co-administered …
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Slow weight gain
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utilisation Urinary tract infection Chronic illness / inflammation Chronic Respiratory disease eg Cystic … gain table below) Past history: chronic and current illness, recurrent infections Family growth …