MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When you have CF what is your stools like?
A
soft / diarrhea
B
soft / constipated
C
Hard / constipated
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Foul-smelling, greasy stools. Poor weight gain and growth. Intestinal blockage, particularly in newborns (meconium ileus) Chronic or severe constipation, which may include frequent straining while trying to pass stool, eventually causing part of the rectum to protrude outside the anus (rectal prolapse)

Detailed explanation-2: -Because of CF’s effects on the digestive system, a child with CF may have these symptoms: Frequent, bulky, greasy stools. A rare condition where the end part of the bowels comes out of the anus (rectal prolapse) A bowel blockage caused by a baby’s thick and sticky first bowel movement (meconium ileus)

Detailed explanation-3: -As in the lungs, the intestines in CF can make thick mucus. If you have this thick mucus but not enough fluid in the intestines, you can get constipated or even develop a bowel obstruction.

Detailed explanation-4: -People with cystic fibrosis also often experience digestive symptoms such as: greasy and bulky stools. frequent and/or difficult bowel movements. constipation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Everyone with CF (including people who don’t need enzyme supplements) has a pancreas that does not make enough bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid. This can also contribute to pain, cramping, gas, and constipation.

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