Allergic colitis physical examination

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Physical Examination

Type of Allergic colitis	Physical Examination
Food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis	Child is usually well-appearing The weight and height of the child is appropriate for age Mild pallor may be noticed Child may be restless when having abdominal pain Stool contain streak of blood with or without mucus
Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome	The child is dehydrated The child may be lethargic when dehydrated When chronic, the child's weight and height are low for the age Pallor may be observed, especially when passing frank bloody diarrhea The child may appear dusky Abdominal distention may be seen