Feb 8 2010, 03:35 PM
QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Feb 2 2010, 07:38 PM)
Tropical sprue is associated with bacterial overgrowth. I don't think the term "bacterial overgrowth" is a strong and valid independent diagnosis but I'm no gastro expert and I could be wrong.
If it's angmoh then celiac would be high on the list, but that doesn't mean that non caucasians won't get celiac. Check anti-TTG and endomysial Ab, if positive then scope + biopsy. Tropical sprue would have similar biopsy results as celiac without the autoantibodies.
Also think about IBD eg Crohn's even though she doesn't seem to be febrile.
If it's a real life case, keep us updated on the progress and the diagnosis
GP is a must? Nope. If I'm not mistaken, you just need a basic MBBS to become a GP. In other countries, GP is a specialisation and requires specific training programmes which often include family medicine, a bit of paeds, a bit of O&G, sometimes even a bit of psychiatry.
nopeIf it's angmoh then celiac would be high on the list, but that doesn't mean that non caucasians won't get celiac. Check anti-TTG and endomysial Ab, if positive then scope + biopsy. Tropical sprue would have similar biopsy results as celiac without the autoantibodies.
Also think about IBD eg Crohn's even though she doesn't seem to be febrile.
If it's a real life case, keep us updated on the progress and the diagnosis
GP is a must? Nope. If I'm not mistaken, you just need a basic MBBS to become a GP. In other countries, GP is a specialisation and requires specific training programmes which often include family medicine, a bit of paeds, a bit of O&G, sometimes even a bit of psychiatry.
u cant become GP with basic mbbs..u have to specialize (another 4 years of training/studying) in family medicine(if im not mistaken)
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