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Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... supporting feature: Blood ... #comparison #versus
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... + clots ➔ Lower ... Ureter/Bladder (Upper ... Pseudohematuria: • GI ... bleed • Menstruation
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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multiplex • Hematuria ... Eosinophilia, asthma, chronic ... and lower respiratory ... neuropathy - GI ... vasculitis, and SLE
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
permanent alopecia Differential ... pericardial/abd GI ... (hypertension, lower ... APLA/LAC: • Renal ... with Lupus: • Chronic
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Mononeuritis multiplex • Hematuria ... pulmonary and renal ... diseases, such as SLE ... pulses, bruits, or blood ... inflammation of the upper