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Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm • ... , IBO, Infectious ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
, Infectious colitis ... , UC/Chrons (IBD ... #Upper #Lower #GIBleed ... #differential # ... diagnosis #Causes #algorithm
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... Salmonella • Colon: C. difficile ... inflammation: IBS ... lymphomas, others) #IBD ... mimics #mimickers #differential
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Difficile Infection ... Pseudomembranous colitis ... → Fulminant Colitis ... Perforation) Pathophysiology ... immunocompromised, IBD
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... , asymptomatic IBD ... , • Acute colitis ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm