Diarrhoea

Apr 19, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Diarrhoea

Definitions Diarrhoea is defined as the passage of loose, liquid stool. Urgency is the sensation of the need to defaecate without being able to delay. It may indicate rectal irritability…

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Chronic abdominal pain

Apr 19, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Chronic abdominal pain

Definition Chronic abdominal pain is usually used to refer to pain that is either long-standing, of prolonged duration or of recurrent/intermittent nature. Chronic pain may be associated with acute exacerbations….

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Acute abdominal pain

Apr 19, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Acute abdominal pain

Definitions Abdominal pain is a subjective unpleasant sensation felt in any of the abdominal regions. Acute abdominal pain is usually used to refer to pain of sudden onset, and/or short…

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Neck lump

Apr 19, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Neck lump

Definition A neck lump is any congenital or acquired mass arising in the anterior or posterior triangles of the neck between the clavicles inferiorly and the mandible and base of…

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Vomiting

Apr 19, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Vomiting

Definitions Vomiting is defined as the involuntary return to, and forceful expulsion from, the mouth of all or part of the contents of the stomach. Waterbrash is the sudden secretion…

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Dysphagia

Apr 19, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Dysphagia

Definition Dysphagia literally means difficulty with swallowing, which may be associated with ingestion of solids or liquids or both. Key Points Most causes of dysphagia are oesophageal in origin. In…

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Dyspepsia

Apr 19, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Dyspepsia

Definition Dyspepsia is the feeling of discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen or lower chest. Indigestion may be used by the patient to mean dyspepsia, regurgitation symptoms or flatulence….

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Nipple discharge

Apr 19, 2017 by in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE Comments Off on Nipple discharge

Definition Any fluid (which may be physiological or pathological) emanating from the nipple. Key Points Milky discharge is rarely pathological. Purulent discharge is usually benign. Bloody discharge is often associated…

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