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GEM - Curriculum Statement 15.2 Digestive Problems

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Curriculum Statement 15.2 Digestive Problems

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Symptoms:

Common and/or important conditions:

Investigations:

Knowledge of secondary care investigations including endoscopy (oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy), abdominal imaging techniques (barium swallow, barium enema, computed tomography), liver biopsy, endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatographyand jejunal biopsy.

Treatment:

  • Understand principles of treatment for common conditions managed largely in primary care
  • Be aware of secondary care management of digestive problems, including surgical options
  • Emergency care:
    • Recognition of the acute abdomen
    • Acute management of haematemesis and melaena

Prevention:

  • Dietary advice to include five portions of fruit or vegetables daily
  • Smoking cessation and alcohol reduction to prevent GI cancers

Relevant information:

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