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Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
for HIV, HCV - Alcohol ... vegan, gastric bypass ... evaluation: not required ... or if a primary hematologic ... #Workup #hematology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
nutrients • TPN for treatment ... causes increased ... excluded limb • Treatment ... metronidazole • Alcohol ... bariatric surgery with alcohol
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management Algorithm
Assess Eligibility for Treatment:
 - Maddrey Discriminant Function ≥ (or possibly MELD
Alcoholic Hepatitis ... exclude other causes ... Multiorgan failure or shock ... prednisolone #Alcoholic ... Management #Algorithm #hepatology
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Vitamin C is required ... , persons with alcohol ... , or any other cause ... vasculitis Treatment ... Pathophysiology #VitaminC #AscorbicAcid