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Acute Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1)  Diagnostic studies only for dysentery, severe disease, >7 days
2)
Acute Diarrhea - ... dysentery, severe disease ... Medications, Acute abdominal ... NonInfectious #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Bowel Syndrome (IBS ... and Management Algorithm ... inflammation, Abdominal ... cognitions, Abuse Diarrhea ... #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Criteria - Recurrent abdominal ... • If Diarrhea: ... Rule out celiac disease ... inflammatory bowel disease ... Pelvic Floor Disorder
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... Ischemic heart disease ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal
PFAPA Syndrome - Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, and Adenitis

EPIDEMIOLOGY:
PFAPA is the most common syndrome entailing
symptoms, including abdominal ... pain, nausea, diarrhea ... 6 to 72 hours; abdominal ... contributor to this disorder ... upper respiratory infection