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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 Diarrhea ... Systemic disease ... - Fecal leukocytes ... management #algorithm #workup ... #diagnosis #differential
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup
Osmotic:
 • Consider food diary and trial avoiding certain foods or meds, Consider
Chronic Diarrhea ... - Workup Osmotic ... testing for celiac disease ... / #Chronic #Diarrhea ... #differential #
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Diagnosis and Workup ... • If Diarrhea: ... w/ fecal calprotectin ... or fecal lactoferrin ... #gastroenterology
Causes of a low fecal elastase
Abnormal pancreatic imaging:
Chronic pancreatitis, Pancreatic tumours including cystic disease, Pancreatic resection,
Causes of a low fecal ... result-watery diarrhoea ... mellitus, Bile acid diarrhoea ... elastase #low #differential ... diagnosis #causes #gastroenterology
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Pain Causes - Differential ... • Vomiting, diarrhea ... intolerance • SIBO Focal ... Chronic #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #gastroenterology
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Infections in HIV - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework Disease ... pain, chronic diarrhea ... vomiting, and diarrhea ... Hyponatremia • Elevated