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Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... impractical to test ... before testing ... pick specific tests ... #Algorithm #Testing
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
- Vomiting / NG ... drainage - Diarrhea ... type 4) - Salt wasting ... #Low #Potassium ... #Table #Classification
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... Cortisol, Saliva • Low ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Cushing #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #algorithm #endocrinology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Transcellular ... • GI losses (NG ... suction, diarrhea ... vomiting) • Low
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Breath test for ... Workup #Management #Algorithm ... #Transplant #diagnosis
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Algorithm - Evaluation ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... primary AI - Low ... #Algorithm #ACTH
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Algorithm Clinical ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... ACTH) stimulation test ... Baseline plasma ACTH Low ... insufficiency • Low
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... specificity for AI (but low ... require Cosyntropin testing ... - Low ACTH is ... Insufficiency #Algorithm
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
strategy with minimal testing ... cultures, but test ... /o red flags - Low ... • If Diarrhea: ... Balloon Expulsion Test
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
losses - Chronic diarrhea ... Familial renal Mg wasting ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Low #Magnesium ... #Table #Classification