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Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... fistula, Colonic and rectal ... angiodysplasia, colonic/rectal ... Ischemic colitis, IBO ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
, Hemorrhoids, Rectal ... colitis, UC/Chrons (IBD ... diagnosis #Causes #algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Assay cross reacts ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Constipation Management Algorithm
What do you mean by constipation?
 - Infrequent bowel movements, difficult defecation or both?
Constipation Management Algorithm ... defecation suggests IBS-C ... Linaclotide • Rectal ... Constipation #Management #Algorithm
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Celiac, IBD) • ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... enemas if severe rectal ... 5-ASA brands Algorithm ... Mild #Moderate #Algorithm ... #treatment #IBD
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
Alternative Dx: IBS ... , rectal prolapse ... Ulcerative #Proctitis #IBD ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
of Colon Cancer Algorithm ... : - Intact rectum ... Colon #Cancer #algorithm ... management #treatment #ibd
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
strategy • ACG recs ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... diagnosis #management #algorithm