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Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... Radiation colitis/proctitis ... MatthewHoMD #Lower ... #GI #Bleed #LGIB
Differential Diagnosis in Upper and Lower GI Bleed
 
- By Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong 

#Upper #Lower
Differential Diagnosis in Upper ... and Lower GI Bleed ... DrEricStrong #Upper ... #Lower #GIBleed
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Lower GI Bleed - ... Radiation Colitis/Proctitis ... Medicine @SCVMCMed #Lower
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Upper and Lower ... Causes of GI Bleed ... Upper: • Esophagus ... Aortoenteric fistula Lower ... #Lower #GIBleed
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Distinguishing Upper ... Lower GI Bleeding ... Upper GI Bleed ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... #Lower #GIBleed
Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Findings

Denervation near the target muscle fibers (lower motor neuron disease) results
Upper Versus Lower ... muscle fibers (lower ... limb of spinal reflexes ... #Upper #Lower #MotorNeuron
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... Algorithm Suspected lower ... Unstable (Rule out upper ... GI bleed) vs Stable ... #GI #Bleed #LGIB
Pediatric Acute Abdominal Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Generalized/Migratory:
 • Intussusception
 • Gastroenteritis
 • Viral Illness
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Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Disease Right Upper ... Pneumonia Left Upper ... Pneumonia Right Lower ... Dysmenorrhea Left Lower
Upper GI Bleed Management Checklist
 - Recognition
 - Resuscitation 
 - Risk Assessment
 - Rx
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Upper GI Bleed Management ... Assessment - Rx - Refer ... @drkeithsiau #Upper
Upper Urinary Tract infection (UUTI): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Predisposing Factors:
 - Immunocompromised, Diabetes,
 - Elderly, Female
Upper Urinary Tract ... bladder, urinary reflux ... accumulation Lower ... ascend ureters from lower ... , Serratia #Upper