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Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
abdominal pain, hypotension ... hyponatremia, hyperkalemia ... baseline ACTH - Primary ... baseline ACTH - Secondary ... #endocrinology
Hyperuricemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary - Over-production
     • Increased turnover of nucleotides
Primary
Hyperuricemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sarcoidosis • Hypercalcemia ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Workup and Differential ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Hypothyroidism, Primary ... Hyperthyroidism, Hypercalcemia
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... CHF, cirrhosis, hypotension ... Creatinine • Chronic ... ARB • Adrenal insufficiency ... • NSAlDs #Hyperkalemia
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
• Insomnia Primary ... thyroiditis Secondary ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... #endocrinology ... #signs #symptoms