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Differential diagnosesChange in bowel habit: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Michael Sproat uses five hypothetical case studies to explore possible causes of a change in bowel habit and how to diagnose and manage these in primary care
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Unintended weight loss: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Sonya Jey explains the importance of considering and excluding sinister causes of unintentional weight loss and explores some clinical scenarios in which unintentional weight loss is a feature
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Skin lesions: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr James Thambyrajah uses case studies to illustrate four different types of skin lesion and describes how each condition should be managed in primary care
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Breast pain: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Toni Hazell uses case studies to explore three possible causes of breast pain (mastalgia) and how each condition should be managed in primary care
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Rashes in children: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Jennifer Parkhouse unravels four case studies covering several diagnoses of childhood rashes and explains how each condition should be managed in primary care
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Red eye: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Neelima Sibal and Mr Ajai Tyagi present a range of patient case studies that illustrate different causes of red eye and suitable treatment options
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Chronic cough in adults: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Jessica Garner considers some possible causes of chronic cough and describes the tests used to diagnose or eliminate a range of conditions
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Low back pain: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Simon Somerville considers some possible causes of low back pain and explains that self-management is key to improved quality of life for patients
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Pelvic pain in women: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Neelima Sibal and Dr Pallavi Latthe consider possible causes of pelvic pain in women—is it ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or something else?
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Breathlessness: what's the diagnosis?
Dr Chris Cooper reflects on a variety of possible causes of breathlessness: asthma, atrial fibrillation, COPD, or something else?
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Facial rashes: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Rebecca Mawson discusses possible causes of a facial rash in adults and how to diagnose on the basis of clinical observations
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Chest pain: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Alan Begg considers the possible diagnoses of a patient presenting with chest pain: is it angina, indigestion, a heart attack, or a PE?
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Discharging ear: what’s the diagnosis?
Dr Steve Brown presents a range of patient case studies that illustrate different causes of a discharging ear and suitable treatment options
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Your patient presents with facial paralysis: is it Bell's palsy?
Dr Shameen Jaunoo (left) and Mr Robert Sudderick explain what the GP should consider when identifying a case of Bell’s palsy and highlight suitable management and treatment options
