Gastroenterology

Eye signs in Liver disease

" KISS "

 

  • KF ring
  • Icterus
  • Subconjunctival hemorrhage
  • Sunflower cataract

 

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Serum Bilirubin: Normal range

" BIlirubin "

 

Think BI; B=2 and I=1

 

Thus, the normal value lies between 0.2-1 mg/dL.

 

 

 

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Chronic constipation: Rome II criteria

"SHIT"

  • Straining for atleast 25% of the times
  • Hard stools  atleast 25 % of the times
  • Incomplete evacuation sensation atleast 25 % of the times
  • Two times or less bowel movements a week

 If atleast 2 of the above are present for atleast 12 weeks in the preceeding 12 months, then it can be called chronic constipation.

 

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Bowel obstruction: symptoms

 "AVOID"

  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Obstipation (severe constipation, not passing gas)
  • Increased bowel sounds
  • Distension of the abdomen
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