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TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications
lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D)
 - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
loose or watery stools ... hard or lumpy stools ... hard or lumpy stools ... loose or watery stools ... Subclassifications #Classes
Stool Cultures - Indications in Diarrhea
Patient Categories to Order Stool Cultures On:
 • Persisting 1 week
Stool Cultures - ... Categories to Order Stool ... Few infectious causes ... had a positive stool ... iMedEducation #Stool
Black and Bloody Stools - Melena and Hematochezia
Melena - Refers to passage of black, tarry (sticky
Black and Bloody Stools ... result from other causes ... These stools have ... hemorrhage may also cause ... #Differential #Causes
Intern Pocket Cards - Inpatient Bowel Regimen Guide
Osmotic agents (draws water into bowel, thereby loosening stool
thereby loosening stool ... Polyethylene glycol - Nausea ... citrate - Watery stools
Stool Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Affected Pelvic Floor 
 - Trauma/Surgery
   • Surgery: Anorectal,
Stool Incontinence ... Constipation • Stool ... Laxative Use #Stool ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Causes of acute ... enterography - Stool ... abuse Normal stool ... diarrhea Increased stool
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Causes of Urinary ... Easily reversible cause ... mobility • Stool ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Echocardiography
Right ventricular function can be assessed using several methods and echocardiography is generally the first‐line tool
the first‐line tool ... predictive of all‐cause ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #POCUS
Internal Jugular Vein Rouleaux Flow on POCUS

Amazing video of a dilated IJV showing Rouleaux flow. Whenever
Rouleaux Flow on POCUS ... significantly, it causes ... echogenic as in this case ... for underlying cause ... Jugular #IJ #Vein #POCUS
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
in frequency of stool ... Change in form of stool ... Rifaximin- up to 3 courses