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Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... remission have IBS ... narcotic use FGID Pathphysiology ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm #
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Response: • (Re ... Assess Disease Activity ... surgery: Fulminant UC ... Ulcerative #Colitis #UC ... #IBD #Treatment
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD ... Prevalence Crohn's > UC ... Anemia and IBD ... IBD: IV Fe > PO ... IBD and/or stress
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Disease Management Algorithm ... Assess for Active ... Self-dilation • Injection ... Esophagectomy Algorithm ... #treatment #IBD
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... Budesonide and UC ... 5-ASA brands Algorithm ... Ulcerative #Colitis #UC ... #treatment #IBD
Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
Mouthwash • Lidocaine pre-meals ... oral manif. of IBD ... ; UC>CD • Snail ... Resolve w Rx of IBD ... #treatment
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
sx: dyspnea on exertion ... studies show no ↓ LV function ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... It is an investigative ... management #cardiology #treatment
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... Excessive glutamate activity ... disrupt cellular function ... diagnosis column Treatment ... by decreasing activity
Thiopurines in IBD
Indications:
 • Steroid-sparing agents indicated for maintenance of remission in UC and CD
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Thiopurines in IBD ... of remission in UC ... Lymphomas are ↑ ... #Thiopurines #IBD ... BowelDisease #Management #Treatment
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
are essential ... Pathophysiology ... Impaired cytotoxic function ... absent NK-cell activity ... Treatment Approach