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Management of Benign Anorectal Disorders

Dyssnergic Defecation (DD)
Proctalgia Syndromes
Anal Fissures
Hemorrhoids
Fecal Incontinence

By Cynthia Tran, MD @EmoryGastroHep

#Anorectal #Disorders #Management
Dyssnergic Defecation (DD ... Management #Benign #Gastroenterology ... #diagnosis #Treatment
Dyssnergic Defecation (DD) - Diagnosis and Management

Impaired rectal evacuation with abnormal anorectal testing & recurring constipation

Diagnostic
Dyssnergic Defecation (DD ... • Anal EMG Treatment ... Dyssnergic #Defecation #DD ... Management #Colorectal #Gastroenterology ... #Treatment
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
ventricular size, Right atrial ... ventricular septum 2) DIAGNOSE ... for definitive diagnosis ... Diagnostic criteria ... pressure < 15mmHg TREATMENT
Specific considerations for the elderly undergoing steroid treatment
Corticosteroid Adverse Effects - More frequent and/or severe among
undergoing steroid treatment ... Corticosteroid Adverse Effects ... Atherosclerotic diseases, atrial ... Dermatoporosis, acne, striae ... SideEffects #Geriatrics #Diagnosis
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis ... cycles after right atrial ... blood gas (ABC) ... ) on room air Treatment ... #management #treatment
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: Treatment Options Based on Severity of the Disease
Mild:
 • Trial of PPI
 • Trial
Gastroenteritis: Treatment ... of PPI • Trial ... • Additional diagnostic ... Gastroenteritis #Treatment ... #management #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Treatment: • Global ... - Limited trial ... TinaPhamHang via Emory Gastroenterology ... #Management #gastroenterology ... #treatment
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... Incomplete/relief/treatment ... medication adverse effects ... Reflux #Disease #diagnosis ... #management #Gastroenterology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Differential Diagnosis ... anemia, Rebound effect ... from treatment ... Glucocorticoids, IL-1B, ATRA ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Acromegaly - Diagnosis ... decade → peripheral/acral ... Differential Diagnosis ... syndrome) Diagnosis ... Endocrinology #Treatment