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Symptoms and Signs of Hypomagnesemia
Neuromuscular:
 - Tetany, Muscle weakness, Chvostek and Trousseau signs, Cerebellar (ataxia, nystagmus,
Symptoms and Signs ... of Hypomagnesemia ... Muscle weakness, Chvostek ... Dysphagia, Anorexia, nausea ... #magnesium #Symptoms
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
Causes of Back Pain ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... constitutional symptoms ... deficits, nocturnal pain ... #Causes
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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eyelash follicle • Cause ... of the lids • Symptoms ... , swelling • Treatment ... upper lid • Cause ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
depicting the main ... #CAH #algorithm ... #causes #pediatrics ... diagnosis #comparison #treatment
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Chest Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infarction • Stable ... Embolism (chest pain ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... workup for specific symptoms ... for secondary causes ... eosinophilia (common causes ... glucocorticoid treatment
Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Herniation of one or more pelvic organs
Risk factors:
Causes of Pelvic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... possible lower back pain ... Rectum - Defecatory symptoms ... #Causes #Gynecology
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
and Diagnosis Algorithm ... unilateral flank pain ... nephrolithiasis • Symptoms ... Nephrology if cause ... Hematuria #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Features That Differentiate Acute Pericarditis from Myocardial Ischemia or Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism

In contrast to the
contrast to the pain ... The pain usually ... life-threatening causes ... #Pericarditis #Symptoms ... Presentation #comparison #Table
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Intestine - Other causes ... Most common symptoms ... disease - Bone symptoms ... - Pain -> RUQ