11 Questions
What is a common sign of peritonitis in children?
Blood in stool
Which diagnostic test is NOT typically used for Celiac Disease?
Urinalysis
What is the main therapeutic management approach for Celiac Disease?
Vitamin supplements
What is a common late sign of Celiac Disease in children?
Muscle wasting
Why is peritonitis considered an emergency for the gastrointestinal tract?
Can result in acute paroxysmal abdominal pain
What is the most common diagnostic procedure used to confirm Hirschsprung's disease?
Rectal biopsy
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic symptom of pyloric stenosis?
Diarrhea
What is the primary surgical treatment for pyloric stenosis?
Pyloromyotomy
Which of the following dietary recommendations is NOT typically made for children with Hirschsprung's disease?
Increase carbohydrate intake
What is the primary cause of the metabolic alkalosis seen in pyloric stenosis?
Excessive loss of chloride ions
Which of the following is a key diagnostic feature of intussusception?
Telescoping of one portion of the bowel into another
Learn about Hirschprung’s Disease, a congenital anomaly that causes mechanical intestinal obstruction. Explore its common symptoms, diagnostic procedures such as barium enema, and associated conditions like Down syndrome.
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