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Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
Pathyophysiology ... diabetes Key signs/symptoms ... hypovolemia (dry MM, skin ... Pathophys #EM #IM ... #Endo #DKA #HHS
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
integrity of: • Skin ... musculoskeletal symptoms ... Psychiatric symptoms ... Muscle cramping Skin ... #Nutrition #Diagnosis
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
anemia, yellow skin ... palpitations), skin ... , alcohol use, symptoms ... , can consider IM ... diagnosis #management #nutrition
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
blisters on the skin ... Hypernatremia & end ... Collapse: • Pathophysiology ... Syncope • Signs/Symptoms ... Pale and sweaty skin
Cullen's sign. Lipase 1,781. Bruising in the skin around the umbilicus. This sign is named after
Bruising in the skin ... Pathophysiology: ... onset of other symptoms ... #peritonitis #IM