Vomiting and Nausea
Age: years old
Gender:
HISTORY:
Presents with a - history of
Vomiting episodes occurred times
Vomitus contains
Occurs most frequently during the
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EXAM:
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Neurologic: cranial nerves , strength , sensation , reflexes , cerebellar function , gait
ASSESSMENT:
DDx: viral gastroenteritis, food poisoning, appendicitis, gastritis, GERD, pyloric stenosis, small bowel obstruction, urinary tract infection, concussion, intracranial pressure, metabolic disorders, medication side effects, toxin exposure, motion sickness, migraine, intussusception, pancreatitis, diabetic ketoacidosis, adrenal insufficiency, sepsis, meningitis, COVID-19, psychogenic vomiting, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
PLAN:
Investigations:
- Blood work: , , , , , ,
- Urinalysis
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Upper GI endoscopy
- CT scan of the abdomen
- CT scan of the head
Treatments:
- Dietary modifications: , , , ,
- Stop medications that may contribute to nausea
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- Vestibular rehabilitation exercises
- Stop cannabis (hyperemesis syndrome)
Further care:
- Referral to gastroenterologist
- Follow-up in
- Return if develops persistent vomiting, weight loss, or abdominal pain
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