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1
Q

What 2 things could midgut colicky pain be? How would you differentiate between the 2?

A

Small or large bowel obstruction

Small - every 2/3 minutes colicky pain

Large - every 10 to 15 minutes colicky pain

2
Q

What could hindgut pain be?

A

sigmoid volvulus

3
Q

When should you investigate weight loss?

A

If >5% unintentional weight loss