pediatric conditions affecting the eyes ears mouth and gastrointestinal system
Choose a topic for discussion
Topics may include:
1. Sensorineural and conductive hearing loss
2. Otitis media (all types)
3. Conjunctivitis (all types) and nystagmus
4. Amblyopia and strabismus
5. Retinopathy of prematurity
6. Dental caries, candidiasis, aphthous ulcers
7. Retinoblastoma
8. Gastroesophageal reflux disease in pediatrics
9. Peptic ulcer disease in pediatrics
10. Appendicitis and functional abdominal pain syndrome
11. Intussusception and pyloric stenosis
12. Malabsorption syndromes: Celiac disease, lactose intolerance, cow’s milk protein intolerance or allergy
13. Failure to thrive
14. Acute gastroenteritis and intestinal parasites
15. Constipation and encopresis
16. Periorbital cellulitis and orbital cellulitis
17. Cyclic vomiting syndrome
- Pathophysiology
- Epidemiology
- Physical exam findings
- Differential diagnoses and rationale
- Management plan to include diagnostic testing, medications if applicable, follow-up plans and referrals if needed
Initial posts must contain at least 3 evidence based references, be in APA 6th edition format and contain at least 200 words.