Small Intestine Disorders
Appendicitis
Decreased oral intake
Generalized abdominal pain at first then localized in the RLQ
KNOW ALL THE PHYSICAL EXAM SIGNS
**McBurney most specific**
Managment: Start ABX, NPO, STAT surgical consult
Celiac Disease
Intussuception
***JELLY LIKE STOOLS in a kid***
(Telescope appearance on ultrasound)
Dx and Tx: Barium Enema
Obstruction
Top 3 causes:
- Surgical Adhesions
- Hernias
- Malignancy
MCC of large bowel obstruction = Malignancy
Symptoms: Abdominal distention and cramping, vomiting, obstipation
***HIGH PITCHED TINKLING ON AUSCULTATION DURING PERISTALSIS***
***AIR FLUID LEVELS ON IMAGING***
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