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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment Algorithm

IBS-Constipation:
 • Constipation: Osmotic laxatives
 • Abdominal pain: Antispasmodics

IBS-Diarrhea:
 • Diarrhea:
) Treatment Algorithm ... • Abdominal pain ... Antispasmodics IBS-Diarrhea ... : • Diarrhea: ... #gastroenterology
Chronic Diarrhea Differential Diagnosis
 • Inflammatory, Infectious: Recurrent C. diff, Giardiasis
 • Inflammatory, Non-infectious: IBD, Ischemia,
Chronic Diarrhea ... overgrowth, Celiac disease ... • Dysmotility: IBS ... BostonChiefs #Diarrhea ... Diagnosis #causes #gastroenterology
Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
- IBD Algorithm ... medical therapy • Chronic ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
• Vomiting, diarrhea ... Family history of IBD ... • Intestinal ... intestinal pseudoobstruction ... Differential #Diagnosis #gastroenterology
Whipple Disease (Tropheryma whipplei) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Whipple's disease suspected:
 • Arthralgias, weight loss, abdominal pain, diarrhea
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... loss, abdominal pain ... , diarrhea • Seronegative ... unknown origin, chronic ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Bowel Syndrome (IBS ... fibromyalgia, chronic ... cognitions, Abuse Diarrhea ... -HT4 agonists Pain ... #gastroenterology
Celiac Disease - Clinical Manifestations
Gastrointestinal Manifestations: 
 • Diarrhea, Loose stools, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Chronic abdominal pain,
Celiac Disease - ... Manifestations: • Diarrhea ... abdominal pain, ... abdomen, Extra-intestinal ... symptoms #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Recurrent abdominal pain ... • If Diarrhea: ... Rule out celiac disease ... inflammatory bowel disease ... Diagnosis #workup #gastroenterology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
GI - glossitis (pain ... of tongue), abd pain ... , diarrhea related ... to IBD, celiac ... disease, other malabsorptive
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acute or chronic ... bowel syndrome, intestinal ... acidosis: - Diarrhea ... Hyperventilation (Anxiety, pain ... restrictive lung disease