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Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness ... - Differential ... Bacteremia, Sepsis • Kidneys ... Polyneuropathy, ALS ... Diagnosis #causes #neurology
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Appropriately Low Kidney Phosphate Excretion:
 • Decreased GI Absorption: Chronic Diarrhea, Antacids,
Hypophosphatemia - Differential ... Appropriately Low Kidney ... Hyperparathyroidism, TKI, ALK ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology ... #phosphorus #workup
Management of Pediatric Kidney Stones
Acute Managment:
 • Pain relief: NSAIDs, opioids
 • Facilitating passage of stone:
Management of Pediatric Kidney ... • Can consider medical ... protein - Low sodium ... : Liver and/or kidney ... Management #Pediatrics #nephrology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
SIGNS: • Muscle weakness ... Hypotension • AMS ... (altered mental ... unloading • Kidney ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Causes progressive weakness ... bulbar region, Weakness ... failure Diagnosis - Medical ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
non-localized EOM weakness ... dismay the blood work ... chest imaging as ... may constitute a medical ... ophthalmology #neurology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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+ MPO-ANCA MEDIUM ... myalgia and muscle weakness ... aneurysms can also ... aortic aneurysm • Medium ... Kidneys -> glomerulonephritis
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Muscle pain - Weakness ... nephrotoxicity to kidney ... Rhabdomyolysis #Differential ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
primary condition MEDIUM ... affects the skin, neurologic ... musculoskeletal systems • Kidneys ... Myalgia and muscle weakness ... aneurysms can also
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
in one study, all ... diabetes insipidus Differential ... intoxication Initial Workup ... , Urine Sodium ... diagnosis #management #nephrology