A09.0Dagger codeAsterisk code
Other and unspecified gastroenteritis and colitis of infectious origin
Other gastroenteritis and colitis of infectious and unspecified origin
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- GuidelinesDiarrhoeaGastrointestinal Conditions
- GuidelinesDiarrhoea, AcuteDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A09.0 DESCRIPTION Diarrhoea is a serious common childhood illness evidenced by the passing of frequent profuse loose watery stools. Vomiting may or may not be present. Diarrhoeal disease is often caused by viral infection but may be due to bacterial infection, dietary or other causes. De
- GuidelinesDiarrhoea, Acute in ChildrenDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral CAUTION There is no place for anti-diarrhoeal preparations in the treatment of acute diarrhoea in children or in dysentery. ICD-10 code: A09.0/A09.9 DESCRIPTION A sudden onset of increased frequency of stools that are looser than normal, with or without vomiting. Commonly caused by a virus but may be caused by bacteria or parasites. The cau
- GuidelinesDiarrhoea, Acute, Without Blood, in AdultsDescription Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A09.0/A09.9/K52.2/K52.8/K52.9 DESCRIPTION Acute diarrhoea is usually self-limiting and is managed by fluid replacement. MEDICINE TREATMENT Treat dehydration vigorously: Oral rehydration solution (ORS). OR Homemade sugar and salt solution (SSS). Homemade sugar and salt solution (SSS) ½ level medicine measure of table salt plus 8 level medi
- GuidelinesDiarrhoea, Chronic, in AdultsDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A07.1/A09.0/A09.9/K52.2/K52.8/K52.9 DESCRIPTION Defined as diarrhoea lasting > 4 weeks. LoE:IVb 12 GENERAL MEASURES Encourage HIV testing: Most cases are likely to be HIV related. Send a stool sample for microscopy for ova, cysts and parasites. Do not request culture and sensitivity of the stool sample. Giardiasis is
- GuidelinesDiarrhoea, Persistent in ChildrenDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Referral ICD-10 code: A09.0/A09.9/K52.2/K52.8/K52.9 DESCRIPTION Diarrhoea for 7–14 days. GENERAL MEASURES Assess for possible HIV infection and manage appropriately (See: Antiretroviral therapy, Adults ). Prevent dehydration using homemade sugar and salt solution. Counsel mother regarding feeding. If breastfeeding, give more frequent, longer feeds.
- GuidelinesGastro-Intestinal SupportNutrition Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis Regurgitation and Aspiration Diarrhoea Liver Support Acute Severe Pancreatitis Acute Cholecystitis Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Nutrition Description Critically ill patients have increased nutritional requirements due to an increased metabolic rate. Therefore, they require careful management of their nutritional requirements. General Measures Commence nutritio
- GuidelinesGastrointestinal ConditionsStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 Edition