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Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Algorithm Cause ... Decreased Intake: • Low ... NGT suction - Diarrhea ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... #Algorithm #Pathophysiology
Diffuse Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
 - Pulmonary Fibrosis -> Crackles, Abnormal CXR
 - Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Heart
overgrowth -> diarrhea ... - Decr blood flow ... #Scleroderma #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #diagnosis
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
hormonal imbalances (low ... FSH and LH levels ... loss of HCO3- in diarrhea ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs