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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 ... (ITB) GI pathologies ... #HIV #IBD #Algorithm
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

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

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... remission have IBS ... Gastrointestinal #Disorders #IBS ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
history: • Small intestine ... Salmonella • Colon ... & small/large intestine ... Behcet's disease • Colon ... inflammation: IBS
Ulcerative Colitis - Surgical Options
 • Proctocolectomy - Ileostomy: ileum is attached to an external bag
Ileostomy: ileum is ... Proctocolectomy - Small intestine ... is connected to ... the anus after colon ... gastroenterology #IBD
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... small intestines ... or ascending colon
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
disorders of small intestine ... skin pallor • GI ... diarrhea related to IBD ... bariatric, gastric, intestinal ... symptoms • P/E - GI
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... placebo • Potential GI ... delivery to the colon ... 5-ASA brands Algorithm ... #treatment #IBD
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
infiltration of the intestinal ... muscle wall of the colon ... Ability of the colon ... Evacuation of feces is ... effective • IBS-C
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
, named SynDA, is ... of 30-day risk is ... displayed using a color-coded ... PatientInfo #Cardiology #EM