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IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
history: • Small intestine ... Salmonella • Colon ... segmental colitis associated ... (irritable bowel ... #inflammatroy #bowel
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Intestinal Ultrasound ... IBD Algorithm ... good for SB and colon ... @wabillin #Intestinal ... #Algorithm #IBDAlgorithm
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel ... Diagnosis and Management ... onset ≥ 6 months associated ... epithelial cells intestinal ... #Irritable #Bowel
Constipation Management Algorithm
What do you mean by constipation?
 - Infrequent bowel movements, difficult defecation or both?
Constipation Management ... Algorithm What ... Is constipation associated ... defecation suggests IBS-C ... #Constipation #Management
SCAD: Segmental Colitis Associated with Diverticulosis - IBD Algorithm

SCAD: Inflammation of the inter-diverticular mucosa without involvement
Segmental Colitis Associated ... Diverticulosis - IBD ... Algorithm SCAD ... #Algorithm #IBDAlgorithm ... #management #gastroenterology
Strongyloides Stercoralis
EPIDEMIOLOGY - ASSOCIATED WITH SOUTHEASTERN U.S.:
 • 0-6% US Prevalence of those:
 • ~30% Asymptomatic
EPIDEMIOLOGY - ASSOCIATED ... infiltrates - Intestinal ... Albendazole: 400mg PO BID ... Translocation through bowel ... Stercoralis #diagnosis #management