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Gastroenteritis

 Syn. GE , Gastroenteritides , Gastrointestinal tract inflamed

Signs & Symptoms

 Signs of volume depletion
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/117433/Shigella-infection/History-Exam]
Colicky pain
Ref: Uptodate [ History and physical examination in adults with abdominal pain]
Cramping pain
Ref: Uptodate [ History and physical examination in adults with abdominal pain] Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/117433/Shigella-infection/History-Exam]
Tenesmus
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/117433/Shigella-infection/History-Exam]

Physical Examination

 Dry mucous membranes
Note: due to Peripheral edema
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/117433/Shigella-infection/History-Exam]
Poor skin turgor
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/117433/Shigella-infection/History-Exam]
Hypotension
Note: due to volume depletion
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/117433/Shigella-infection/History-Exam]

Lab / Serology

Imagin Study

Complication

Risk Factors

Cause

 Poor skin turgor
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/117433/Shigella-infection/History-Exam]

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