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Gastroenterology (GIT)
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Gastroenteritis
Clinical checklist — answer from history and examination.
1
How long have the symptoms been present?
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Acute (1 to 3 days)
1
Less than 1 week (4 to 7 days)
2
Prolonged / Persistent (> 1 week)
3
2
Onset of symptoms in relation to suspected food/meal intake:
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Within 1 to 6 hours (Rapid onset - Preformed toxin)
1
After 24 to 48 hours
2
More than 48 hours / Not related to food
3
3
What are the stool characteristics & appearance?
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Watery and odorless
1
Watery with offensive foul odor
2
Bloody or contains severe mucus (Dysentery)
3
Frothy, greasy, or floating stool
4
4
Is there documented fever / temperature?
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High grade fever (> 38.5°C)
1
Low grade fever (< 38.5°C)
2
Afebrile (No fever at all)
3
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Associated symptoms (select all that apply):
Select all that apply (optional)
Leave empty if none.
Persistent vomiting or severe nausea
1
Abdominal colic or cramps
2
Severe rectosigmoid tenesmus / incomplete evacuation
3
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