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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Pathophysiology ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ... Distension #Bloating #Management
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Responsive to Treatment ... #Classification ... #pathophysiology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
, Seizure disorders ... Encephalopathy, Cognitive Dysfunction ... Disease, PRES Pathophysiology ... inflammation, leading ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management
Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina
Definition / Epidemiology:
 • Rest angina attributed to coronary artery vasospasm.
 • Patients often
other vasospastic disorders ... Pathophysiology: ... with endothelial dysfunction ... tests in cath lab Treatment ... cardiology #diagnosis #management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Focal inflammatory disorder ... bowel or bladder dysfunction ... monophasic Pathophysiology ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... narcotic use FGID Pathphysiology ... IBDAlgorithm #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #management ... #treatment
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... Person Syndrome Pathophysiology ... • Autonomic dysfunction ... limb or joint disorders ... #treatment #neurology
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
and other organ dysfunction ... leukocytosis, psychiatric disorders ... • Treatment of ... adrenoceptors, potentially leading ... #treatment
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) - Management Algorithm
General Approach:
 - Identify and avoid triggers
 - Good sleep
Syndrome (CVS) - Management ... Algorithm General ... Comorbidities (psychiatric disorders ... use, autonomic dysfunction ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
recognition and management ... cytopenias and organ dysfunction ... Persistent fever, organ dysfunction ... Pathophysiology ... malignancy, autoimmune disorder