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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Physical examination among patients with giardiasis is usually unremarkable. In the acute phase, patients with giardiasis often appear sick-looking. In the chronic phase, patients with giardiasis often appear malnourished with significant [[weight loss]]. Physical examination findings may include [[Fever|low-grade fever]], [[dry | Physical examination among patients with giardiasis is usually unremarkable. In the acute phase, patients with giardiasis often appear sick-looking. In the chronic phase, patients with giardiasis often appear malnourished with significant [[weight loss]]. Physical examination findings may include [[Fever|low-grade fever]], [[Mucus membrane|dry mucus membranes]] ([[dehydration]]), and [[abdominal distention]] and [[tenderness]]. | ||
==Phhysical Examination== | ==Phhysical Examination== | ||
Physical examination among patients with giardiasis is usually unremarkable, but may be positive for the following findings: | Physical examination among patients with giardiasis is usually unremarkable, but may be positive for the following findings: | ||
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*[[ | *[[Mucus membrane|Dry mucus membranes]] | ||
*[[Red eye]] may be present among patients with ocular manifestations of giardiasis | *[[Red eye]] may be present among patients with ocular manifestations of giardiasis | ||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
*[[Abdominal distention]] | *[[Abdominal distention]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Bowel sound|Normoactive]] / [[Bowel sound|hyperactive bowel sounds]] | ||
*[[Abdominal tenderness]] | *[[Abdominal tenderness]] | ||
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[[Category:Water-borne diseases]] | [[Category:Water-borne diseases]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D.
Overview
Physical examination among patients with giardiasis is usually unremarkable. In the acute phase, patients with giardiasis often appear sick-looking. In the chronic phase, patients with giardiasis often appear malnourished with significant weight loss. Physical examination findings may include low-grade fever, dry mucus membranes (dehydration), and abdominal distention and tenderness.
Phhysical Examination
Physical examination among patients with giardiasis is usually unremarkable, but may be positive for the following findings:
General Appearance
- In the acute phase, patients with giardiasis often appear sick-looking.
- In the chronic phase, patients with giardiasis often appear malnourished and wasted with significant weight loss.
Vital Signs
- Low-grade fever (uncommon, may be intermittent)
Skin
- Urticaria may be present among patients with giardiasis who develop and allergic reaction
HEENT
- Dry mucus membranes
- Red eye may be present among patients with ocular manifestations of giardiasis
Abdomen
Neuromuscular
- Muscular pain and weakness may be present among patients who develop giardiasis-related myopathy
- Sensory neuropathy may be present among patients who report neurasthenia
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