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Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Amenorrhea - Differential ... Algorithm Elevated FSH ... Hypothalamic • Amenorrhea ... Weight Loss, Eating Disorders ... Prolonged Illness) #Amenorrhea
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea ... Ovarian - Normal FSH ... Ovarian - High FSH ... Functional (e.g. eating disorder ... #Secondary #Amenorrhea
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea ... Etiology - High FSH ... Functional (e.g. eating disorder ... Hypothyroidism #Primary #Amenorrhea
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Diagnosis and Management ... • Persons with psychiatric ... autism spectrum disorder ... Psychiatric symptoms ... Nutrition #Diagnosis #Management
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Diagnosis and Management ... leukocytosis, psychiatric ... disorders, and, ... blood pressure management ... blood pressure management
Kleefstra Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, caused by a EHMT-1 gene
deletion or mutation. Most kids
a rare genetic disorder ... and behavioural/psychiatric ... #Diagnosis #Management
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
imbalances (low FSH ... fertility problems -> Amenorrhea ... signs #symptoms #psychiatry
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
patients with psychiatric ... disorders - Most ... affective & anxiety disorders ... Polydipsia #diagnosis #management
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) - Management Algorithm
General Approach:
 - Identify and avoid triggers
 - Good sleep
Syndrome (CVS) - Management ... fasting) - Stress management ... Comorbidities (psychiatric ... disorders, heavy ... Vomiting #Syndrome #Management