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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Bloating - Treatment Algorithm ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... Idiopathic Constipation ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional
Causes of Neutrophilia - Increased Neutrophils - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infection
 • Bacterial
 • Abscess
 • Viral
Medications
Causes of Neutrophilia ... Lung, Bladder, Colon ... • Metabolic disorders ... • Chronic myelogenous ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Causes of Chronic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Decreased kidney function ... hyperplasia • Constipation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
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Constipation - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Colorectal Disease • Colon ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
Pathogenesis of Select Causes ... of Constipation ... neuromuscular disorders ... involuntary bodily functions ... anal canal -> Evacuation
Primary Dermatologic Nail Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nail Plate - Pitting
 • Psoriasis
 • Alopecia Areata
Nail
Dermatologic Nail Disorders ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Linear Streak • Junctional ... Paronychia • Chronic ... #causes
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Pain Causes - Differential ... have had prior evaluations ... genitourinary causes ... cholecystitis • Functional ... Diffuse Pain: • Constipation
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Causes of Secondary ... normal prolactin, chaotic ... estrogen: • Functional ... (e.g. eating disorder ... #Causes #OBGyn
Causes of Constipation in Adults
Most common
 - Inadequate fiber or fluid intake
 - Poor bowel habits
Systemic
Causes of Constipation ... Idiopathic: isolated to colon ... Psychogenic - Eating disorders ... - Chronic intestinal ... #Causes #Differential
Rome IV Criteria for diagnosing Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (FAPD)
Irritable bowel syndrome
The criteria must be fulfilled
Abdominal Pain Disorders ... resolution of the constipation ... constipation, not ... following: anorexia, nausea ... AbdominalPain #Disorders