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Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Diagnosis Framework ... reflux • Head and neck ... TMJ • Head, neck ... #Pain #Otology ... #diagnosis
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Diagnosis Framework ... • Head and neck ... disruption ○ Otitis media ... cause unknown) ... #Diagnosis #otology
Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Macroscopic Hematuria
Important Historical Elements:
- Painless: suggests malignancy
- Painful: suggests calculi/infection
- Urinalysis:
Algorithm and Differential ... Diagnosis of Macroscopic ... RBC’s, RBC/WBC casts ... terminal (bladder neck ... #EM #IM #Urology
Tinnitus - Subjective (heard only by patient) - 90% - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral On Audiogram -
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cochlear or Auditory Nerve ... External or Middle Ear ... Cerumen • Otitis Media ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypoventilation Syndrome Medical ... Disorders • Neurologic ... Parkinson's, MS) ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
Chronic Otitis Media ... Bezold abscess (Neck ... bone): facial nerve ... signs #symptoms #diagnosis ... #otology
Ear Pain / Otalgia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Referred Otaliga:
 • Via Vagus or Glossopharyngeal Nerves
 •
Ear Pain / Otalgia ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Acute Otitis Media ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
the follow up video ... formation) and MLF (medial ... the hospital, diagnosed ... with MS, and started ... ophthalmology #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... life-threatening Differential ... Brain stem/Cranial nerve ... - Repetitive nerve ... #management #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Idiopathic: etiology ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... brain and/or optic nerve ... #management #neurology ... #differential