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Intestinal Manifestations of HIV, IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm

HIV + IBD Background
HIV + IBD Treatment
Intestinal
, IBD in HIV - IBD ... Algorithm HIV ... Intestinal TB (ITB) GI ... #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #IBDAlgorithm
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Mechanism Decreased GI ... Chronic diarrhea / IBD ... renal tubular dysfunction ... Magnesium #Table #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... medications, pancreatic dysfunction ... skin pallor • GI ... symptoms • P/E - GI ... consider IM or IV
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
rule out other causes ... Precipitants: Infection, GI ... supplementation, IV ... Encephalopathy #Grading ... #Classification