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Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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Suspected Celiac ... diseaseIron-deficiency ... without discernable cause ... Inflammatory (IBD ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
tests Test for celiac ... disease with serology ... first Small bowel ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... cancer, ulcer, IBD ... of absorption): Celiac ... disease, Bypass ... #Fe #algorithm
Causes of Copper Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis
Hereditary: 
 - Menkes disease, familial hypoceruloplasminemia
Decreased / Inadequate Intake:
Causes of Copper ... include inflammatory bowel ... , Celiac sprue, ... gastrectomy, prolonged diarrhea ... supplementation) or iron
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Diagnosis and Workup ... • If Diarrhea: ... - Rule out celiac ... disease w/ T TG ... disease w/ fecal
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
• Vomiting, diarrhea ... Family history of IBD ... Diverticulitis • IBD ... bowel disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #gastroenterology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
) Deficiency Etiology ... • Common Causes ... pain, diarrhea ... related to IBD, ... celiac disease,