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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... ± EGD Causes ... of Upper GI Bleed ... #Differential # ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... Differential Diagnosis ... colitis, IBO, Infectious ... #Differential # ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Abdominal Pain - Differential Diagnosis According to Localization of Abdominal Pain 

Abdominal pain can originate from
or non-GI conditions ... i.e., Cardiac, GI ... , infectious, hematologic ... causes attributable ... #Localization #Causes
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Lower GI Bleed - ... Differential Diagnosis ... Colitis - IBD - Infectious ... GIBleed #LGIB #Differential ... #Diagnosis #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Helpful Clues for ... Upper GI Bleed ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... Lower #GIBleed #comparison ... versus #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Causes of Hyperferritinemia - Differential Diagnosis
Ferritin > 1000
Ferritin is the storage form of iron. Increased hepcidin
- Differential ... increased GI absorption ... Infection -16% ... Infection - 46% ... Sideroblastic anemia
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Upper and Lower Causes ... of GI Bleed Upper ... Ischemic colitis, Infectious ... Lower #GIBleed #differential ... #diagnosis #Causes
Causes of Nausea and Vomiting - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone/Area Postrema:
 • Drugs:
	- Chemo agents
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Causes of Nausea ... and Vomiting - Differential ... Metabolic: - Uremia ... Vestibular neuritis GI ... #gastroenterology
Causes of Iron Deficiency
 • Inadequate Intake: Vegetarian/vegan diet, Malnutrition
 • Increased Body Needs: Infants/preschoolers, Pregnancy,
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... Loss (without anaemia ... ): GI cancers, Donations ... Pylori • Hookworm infection ... Iron #Deficiency #differential
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... deposits - Post-infectious ... Hematuria: • Infection ... Pseudohematuria: • GI ... bleed • Menstruation