... Itching at the anus is almost always due to anal or rectal conditions, the most likely of which is hemorrhoids. If there is frequent passage of bright red blood in the stool along with a painful... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is the pruritus associated with a generalized rash? Almost every generalized rash may be associated with pruritus, but the most common ones are urticaria, dermatitis herpetiformis, eczema, ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is there a vaginal discharge? The presence of a vaginal discharge should suggest candidiasis, trichomoniasis vaginitis, and bacterial vaginitis.
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Otorrhea, or ear discharge, usually results from an inflammatory process in the ear canal, middle ear, or mastoid. A thorough cleaning of the ear canal (with suction if possible) is essential to determine the source of the... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Pruritus is the desire to scratch that is induced by unpleasant cutaneous sensations caused by histamines and other endogenous substances. Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common childhood skin diseases; emergencies... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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Otorrhea often arises from the external ear; in the setting of a nonintact tympanic membrane, the middle and even inner ears may be sources as well. Suctioning the otorrhea out of the canal to... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... The differential diagnosis of pruritus is best developed by anatomy. Local conditions such as bites and parasitic infestations (e.g., scabies, hookworms, and schistosomiasis) usually reveal an obvious lesion.
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... The differential diagnosis of a nonbloody discharge of the ear can best be done by using anatomy. Visualize the components of the ear apparatus. A discharge may arise from the external
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... Otorrhea — drainage from the ear — may be bloody (otorrhagia), purulent, clear, or serosanguineous. Its onset, duration, and severity provide clues to the underlying cause. This sign may... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Pruritus with Diagnostic Skin Lesions
Infestation (especially scabies, lice, fleas)
Xerosis (dry skin; for example, secondary to low humidity or excessive bathing)
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... Pruritus ani is perianal itching, irritation, or superficial burning. This disorder is more common in males than in females and occurs in adults and children.
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Otorrhea
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... Otorrhea—drainage from the ear—may be bloody (otorrhagia), purulent, clear, or serosanguineous. Its onset, duration, and severity provide clues to the underlying cause. This sign may... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling
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Pruritus
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... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by increased skin... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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Pruritus
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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Approach Pruritus, a sense of the need to scratch, is an unpleasant cutaneous sensation that has numerous causes. A practical approach is to look for causes with the highest... History ... Physical examination ... Diagnostic tests ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Otorrhea — drainage from the ear — may be bloody (otorrhagia), purulent, clear, or serosanguineous. Its onset, duration, and severity provide clues to the underlying cause. This sign may result from disorders that affect the... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by increased skin temperature, poor skin turgor, local... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Otorrhea—drainage from the ear—may be bloody (otorrhagia), purulent, clear, or serosanguineous. Its onset, duration, and severity provide clues to the underlying cause. This sign may result from... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by increased skin... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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The differential diagnosis of pruritus is best developed by
anatomy. Local conditions such as bites and parasitic infestations
(e.g., scabies, hookworms, and schistosomiasis) usually reveal an obvious ... Pictures
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The differential diagnosis of a nonbloody discharge of the ear can best
be done by using anatomy. Visualize the components of the ear
apparatus. A discharge may arise from the external canal, the middle ear,
the... Pictures
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