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Somatoform Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Patient presents with complex medical problem or symptoms that
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... medical problem or symptoms ... secondary gain Symptoms ... psychological factors ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
Risk factors: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Psychological comorbidity, Helicobacter pylori infection,
Management Risk factors ... sex, Smoking Symptoms ... : Bothersome symptoms ... Diagnosis #Management #algorithm
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
Findings Risk factor ... E4 allele Risk factors ... chromosome 21) Signs / Symptoms ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... remission • Risk factors ... diet/deficiency symptoms ... dehydration as a factor ... modifications Algorithm
OLD CARTS - Mnemonic for Symptom Assessment
O - Onset – acute vs gradual
L - Location
D -
- Mnemonic for Symptom ... - Aggravating factors ... R - Relieving factors ... OLDCARTS #Mnemonic #Symptoms
Osteoporosis: Pathogenesis and risk factors

 • Age > 30 (post-peak bone mass)
 • Post-menopausal women ->
Pathogenesis and risk factors ... • Lifestyle Factors ... pathophysiology #signs #symptoms
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
and Management Algorithm ... Risk factors: ... fatigue) Risk factors ... affecting symptom ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Cirrhosis leading to Chronic Liver Failure - Clinical Signs and Symptoms

#Cirrhosis #LiverFailure #Signs #Symptoms #PhysicalExam #Findings
Clinical Signs and Symptoms ... LiverFailure #Signs #Symptoms ... #PhysicalExam #
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
and Diagnosis Algorithm ... nephrolithiasis • Symptoms ... biopsy • Risk factors ... Hematuria #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Electrolyte imbalances are common findings in many diseases. The kidney is a principally responsible organ for
parathyroid hormone, and factors ... range of signs and symptoms ... with signs and symptoms ... #electrolyte #algorithm