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Intestinal Manifestations of HIV, IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm

HIV + IBD Background
HIV + IBD Treatment
Intestinal
IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm ... TB (ITB) GI pathologies ... #HIV #IBD #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology ... #IBDAlgorithm
Stool / Poop Color - What it may mean
 • Brown: In general, healthy stool is
Stool / Poop Color ... The brown color ... through the large intestine ... #Differential # ... diagnosis #gastroenterology
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Intestinal Ultrasound ... ) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... good for SB and colon ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... POCUS #gastroenterology
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Bloating - Treatment Algorithm ... Etiologies: • Small Intestinal ... • Ascites • GI ... Adiposity • Small Intestinal ... #Treatment #gastroenterology
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... UGIB #GIBleed #Differential ... Diagnosis #management #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm • ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... GIBleed #management #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... source is small intestines ... or ascending colon ... versus #diagnosis #gastroenterology
GI Tract Secretions and Fluid Absorption
Dietary Input and Digestive Secretions:
 • Food and drink: 2000 mL
GI Tract Secretions ... ): 1000 mL • Intestinal ... reabsorbs 7800 mL • Colon ... lost in feces #GI ... #Reabsorption #gastroenterology
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
history: • Small intestine ... Salmonella • Colon ... & small/large intestine ... mimics #mimickers #differential ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology