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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Evaluation of Chronic ... lactulose, Laxative abuse ... Secretory laxative abuse ... 1000 g/24 h) #Chronic
Non-invasive biomarkers for excessive alcohol use
Acute Alcohol Use Biomarkers:
 - Ethanol
 - Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) and
Sulfate (EtS) Chronic ... alcohol #dependence #abuse
Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain (> 6 months in duration) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Co-morbidities:
 • Somatization
Causes of Chronic ... /psychological abuse ... Endometriosis • Chronic ... • Injury #Chronic
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Heart Failure • Chronic ... Anti-Depressants • Drug Abuse ... Idiopathic • Chronic ... Fatigue Syndrome #Chronic
Ataxic gait (Spino-cerebellar ataxia)

#Ataxic #gait disorders occur due to dysfunction of the #cerebellum, the part of
intoxication or chronic ... alcohol abuse,
Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Malnutrition:
 • Limited access to food
 • Anorexia
 • Disorders
Psychiatric • Abuse ... Endocrinopathy • Chronic
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High PTH
LOW PTH - Hypoparathyroid
 - Congenital (Pediatric)
very low • Chronic ... oral phosphate abuse
Causes of Dementia / Cognitive Impairment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Affecting Multiple Domains
 • Depression
 • Delirium
Decline
Hydrocephalus • Chronic ... Meningitis • Chronic ... Drug Abuse
Causes of Chronic Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis
Osmotic
 • Food/Drink: Lactose intolerance, Artificial sweeteners (e.g. sorbitol, high
Causes of Chronic ... Lactulose • Laxative abuse ... insufficiency: Chronic ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Chronic
Wernicke's Encephalopathy vs Korsakoff Syndrome - Thiamine Deficiency

Wernicke's encephalopathy is a neurological condition due to longstanding
commonly due to chronic ... alcohol abuse or