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IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... intestine: Behcet's disease ... bowel syndrome), Cancer ... lymphomas, others) #IBD ... #differential #diagnosis
Causes of Secondary IgA Nephropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • GI disorders: Celiac disease, Crohn's disease,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm • GI ... , Ulcerative Colitis ... Hep B and C • Infections ... #Algorithm
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Inflammatory: Ischemic colitis ... , Infectious colitis ... , UC/Chrons (IBD ... #differential #diagnosis ... #Causes #algorithm
Nail Clubbing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Bronchopulmonary Disease
 • Bronchiectasis
 • Chronic Lung Infection
 • Lung Cancer
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Bronchopulmonary ... • Chronic Lung Infection ... • Lung Cancer ... , Ulcerative Colitis
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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- Diagnosis Algorithm ... unresponsive to treatment ... Addisons, microscopic colitis ... Inflammatory (IBD ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Iron Deficiency
 • Inadequate Intake: Vegetarian/vegan diet, Malnutrition
 • Increased Body Needs: Infants/preschoolers, Pregnancy,
Pregnancy, EPO treatment ... Pylori • Hookworm infection ... Edema, Celiac disease ... (IBD, cancer) ... #differential #diagnosis
Elevated Amylase (Hyperamylasemia)- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pancreatic causes:
 - Pancreatic cancer
 - Complications pancreatitis: eg pseudocyst
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Algorithm Pancreatic ... - Pancreatic cancer ... radiation, trauma, infection ... sulindac - Active IBID ... , ulcerative colitis
Persistent UC Symptoms Despite 5-ASA Therapies
 • Assess for Drug Adherence
 • Disease Activity Assessment (bloody
Drug Adherence • Disease ... Colonoscopy • Rule-Out Infection ... , Cdiff Mild Colitis ... JAK Inhibitor Algorithm ... #Management #Algorithm
Pediatric Mouth Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Teeth:
 • Teething
Painful - Gastrointestinal:
 • Crohn's Disease
 • Ulcerative
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Teeth ... • Ulcerative Colitis ... Streptococcal Throat Infection ... • Canker Sore
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Severe Ulcerative Colitis ... - Management Algorithm ... Adherence • Assess Disease ... #Algorithm #IBD ... #Treatment