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Intestinal Manifestations of HIV, IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm

HIV + IBD Background
HIV + IBD Treatment
Intestinal
Intestinal Manifestations ... HIV - IBD Algorithm ... Intestinal TB ... #HIV #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #IBDAlgorithm
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Intestinal Ultrasound ... (IUS) in IBD - ... IBD Algorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm #
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
- IBD Algorithm ... remission have IBS ... Gastrointestinal #Disorders #IBS ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm #
The recommended approach to the initiation of statin therapy in hyperlipidemia. 

Low-intensity:
-Lovastatin 20 mg
-Pravastatin 10-20 mg

Intermediate
Fluvastatin 40 mg BID ... cardiovasculardisease #diagnosis #algorithm ... #Evaluation #atheroscleroticcardiovasculardisease ... #ascvd
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IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... infection (CMV, C. diff ... history: • Small intestine ... & small/large intestine ... inflammation: IBS
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
disorders of small intestine ... papillae of tongue), abd ... diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation ... bariatric, gastric, intestinal
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... Diff. & CMV COVID ... CNI + Steroid +IS ... UC #Management #Algorithm ... #IBD #Treatment
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Adjust IS medications ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... Workup #Management #Algorithm
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
infiltration of the intestinal ... anal canal -> Evacuation ... of feces is less ... effective • IBS-C
A proposed management algorithm for CDI in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. *Severe-complicated CDI is defined
proposed management algorithm ... Severe-complicated CDI is ... #CDI #CDiff #clostridiumdifficile ... #IBD #Algorithm