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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
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Trauma • GI ... Retroperitoneal bleed ... exacerbation (any cause ... obstruction to blood ... #Table #CriticalCare
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... Diagnostic of GN or vasculitis ... 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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inflammation of the upper ... and lower respiratory ... tract, and often causes ... neuropathy - GI ... #rheumatology #classification
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Occult and Lower ... Stool + Occult blood ... RULE OUT BRISK Upper ... GI bleed, Diverticular ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
- Differential ... the patient • Blood ... Consider tumor • Upper ... mesenteric ischemia • GI ... Diagnosis #gastroenterology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... pulses, bruits, or blood ... mononeuritis multiplex • GI ... inflammation of the upper ... tract, and often causes