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Forrest Classification for Describing Endoscopic Findings in Patients With Bleeding Ulcers and Predicting Risk of Rebleeding

Classification
Patients With Bleeding ... (%) - PPI - Diet ... Clear liquid  Ib ... II Stigmata of bleeding ... #PUD #Ulcers #Diet
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... cancer, ulcer, IBD ... Hemodialysis • Iron ... achlorhydria: PPI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Causes of Iron Deficiency
 • Diet: ↓ Intake, e.g. vegan, Malnutrition, Polyphenol / tannins, ↓ Vitamin
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... Celiac, Enteritis, Bleeding ... Inflammation: IBD ... @drkeithsiau #Iron ... #Deficiency #Causes
Causes of Iron Deficiency
 • Inadequate Intake: Vegetarian/vegan diet, Malnutrition
 • Increased Body Needs: Infants/preschoolers, Pregnancy,
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... Hookworm infection, Bleeding ... Inflammatory Disease (IBD ... , cancer) #Iron ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Labs: Ferritin, iron, transferrin, TIBC, TSAT, sTfR

 • Blood loss:
Iron Deficiency ... Labs: Ferritin, iron ... Hemodialysis • Iron ... Achlorhydria: PPI ... Tropical sprue, IBD
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
Therapy (14d) - PPI ... 500 tid) - PPI ... Therapy (14d) - PPI ... 500mg TID if PCN-allergy ... quadrupletherapy #gastroenterology
Causes of Vitamin B12 Deficiency - Cobalamin
Decreased Intake
Pancreas: Insufficiency
Intestine: SIBO, Celiac disease, IBD, Lymphoma, Amyloidosis, Resection,
Causes of Vitamin ... Celiac disease, IBD ... : Medications (PPI ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Causes of Nausea and Vomiting - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone/Area Postrema:
 • Drugs:
	- Chemo agents
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Causes of Nausea ... • Gastritis/PUD ... • Foods • IBS ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #gastroenterology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Hgb 7-9 g/dL PPI ... unclear source (in case ... Propranolol 10mg BID ... Esophageal #Variceal #Bleeding
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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celiac disease • Iron-deficiency ... without discernable cause ... Inflammatory (IBD ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #gastroenterology