CASE DISCUSSION
Approach to Infants with GERD-like Symptoms
Presented from India by Dr Pandu Chouhan0
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Case Description
Begin by obtaining a detailed history, focusing on feeding patterns, regurgitation frequency, and associated symptoms such as irritability and poor weight gain. Conduct a thorough physical examination to identify signs of distress, such as arching of the back, fussiness during or after feeds, and...
Case Summary
- Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an acute, febrile, and highly contagious respiratory infection characterized by sudden onset of fever, chills, myalgia, headache, fatigue, and potentially pharyngitis, rhinitis, or cough. Infants may present with gastrointestinal symptoms. Globally, seasonal influenza affects a billion people, leading to millions of severe illnesses and hundreds of thousands of respiratory deaths annually.
Speaker Profile
Dr Pandu Chouhan
Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterology, KIMS Hospital, HyderabadWorked as Assistant Professor in Rajshree Medical Research Institute (Sept 2021- May 2022)
Total 6 years and 9 months experience (2015-2022) – 3 Years as Senior Resident and 3 Years as Junior Resident
Performed more than 30 liver biopsies in children
Performed more than 100 upper GI endoscopy and more than 30 Sigmoidoscopy / Proctoscopy
Performed more than 50 EVL (Endoscopic Band Variceal Ligation)
Performed 3 capsule endoscopies
Performed more than 100 therapeutic paracentesis