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Abdominal pain - acute
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Ectopic pregnancy Ovarian cyst - torsion /rupture Testicular torsion DKA Sepsis Primary bacterial …. These may include: Urine analysis (+/- culture +/- pregnancy test if indicated) LFTs eg for hepatitis Lipase … disease Imaging AXR if obstruction suspected. It is not helpful in diagnosing constipation CXR …
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
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of pregnancy and test where appropriate Need for emergency contraception Ongoing contraceptive needs HEEADSSS … Epididymo-orchitis or PID Reactive arthritis Infertility or ectopic pregnancy Investigations First pass urine … sequelae including ectopic pregnancy, infertility and chronic pelvic pain Symptoms Range from asymptomatic …
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Abdominal pain - chronic
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investigations. Investigations are guided by red flags or likely diagnosis. Imaging is rarely required …, depending on likely diagnoses, may include: urinalysis (+/- culture +/- pregnancy test +/- STI screen … level, inflammatory markers (ESR, CRP), FBE & ferritin imaging: imaging is not routinely required …
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Positional plagiocephaly
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developmental delay Imaging is not required, diagnosis is based on history and examination findings including … of the SCM muscle due to limited intrauterine space (multiple pregnancy, oligohydramnios) Usually noted … paediatric physiotherapists, who can provide ongoing follow-up Management Investigations Imaging (eg cranial …
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Cerebral palsy
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, intellectual disability, seizures, movement disorders Prenatal: maternal infection during pregnancy, pregnancy … complications, multiple pregnancy Perinatal: acute hypoxic event, prematurity, low birth weight, neonatal … Thrombophilia screen if hemiplegia or evidence of cerebral infarct on imaging or family history Treatment …
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Family violence
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images without consent Monitoring and controlling communications, gaining access to partner’s passwords …, STIs, unplanned pregnancy Caregiver Is there difficulty obtaining a clear history from patient …
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Rhinitis and rhinosinusitis
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with menstrual cycle, pregnancy Subclinical hypothyroidism in older children Drug induced Typically aspirin … not be taken. Culture is not indicative of sinus pathogens and is therefore not helpful CT is the imaging …