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*Diarrhea | |||
*Gastric ulcers | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 06:03, 13 January 2017
Background
- Mass within the gastrointestinal system
- Made up of organic or inorganic material
- Commonly from eating hair or indigestible materials
- Risk factors include intellectual disability or emotional disturbance
- More common females aged 10 to 19 years of age
Clinical Features
- Indigestion
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Gastric ulcers