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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Intolerance • Celiac Disease ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... #Treatment #gastroenterology
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Ketosis Disorders ... seen in several disease ... of re-feeding syndrome ... #differential #diagnosis ... #management #endocrinology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders ... : Testing The diagnosis ... #Achalasia #diagnosis ... #management #treatment ... #gastroenterology
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
shoulders, wrists, elbows ... culture used to diagnose ... Crowned Dens Syndrome ... present with acute neck ... #management