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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Fundoplication, Bariatric ... • Chronic Gastric ... Interaction: • Irritable ... Bowel Syndrome ... #Management #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Causes of acute ... Irritable bowel ... Previous gastric ... surgery or ileal ... bowel syndrome,
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
Surgery Post Bariatric ... bolus to the small bowel ... Gastrointestinal (N/V bloating ... bypass causes increased ... #diagnosis #differential
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
- Differential ... AMI • PUD • Gastric ... Constipation • Irritable ... bowel syndrome ... Diagnosis #gastroenterology