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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... suggests either secondary ... Ureterosigmoidostomy, Diabetic ... Hyperaldosteronism • Secondary ... #nephrology #potassium
Hyperuricemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary - Over-production
     • Increased turnover of nucleotides
Primary
• Starvation Secondary ... (AML) • Chronic ... Hyperparathyroidism • Diabetic ... • Chronic ... endocrinology #causes
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Causes of Chronic ... • Drugs • Chronic ... Proteinuria) • Diabetes ... KidneyDisease #Nephrology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Hypomagnesemia - Differential Diagnosis
Renal Causes of Hypomagnesemia - Familial:
Bartter syndrome and Gitelman syndrome, Isolated recessive hypomagnesemia,
Causes of Hypomagnesemia ... Hypomagnesemia with secondary ... Causes of Hypomagnesemia ... transplant, Diuretic ... #nephrology #magnesium
Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Urine Output > 3L /day
Water Diuresis (Urine Osm <100 mOsm/kg)
 • Primary
• Nephrogenic Diabetes ... Partial Dl • Chronic ... Renal Failure ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes ... #nephrology
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Hyperthyroidism • Diabetes ... Metabolic • Renal ... Pulmonary Disease Neurologic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Causes of Hyponatremia ... losses, Diuretic ... : • Acute or chronic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #nephrology
Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS) Types
 • Type 1 - Acute CRS: Alteration of renal perfusion is the
) • Type 2 - Chronic ... induced myopathy, chronic ... shifts may be in cause ... • Type 5 - Secondary ... Types #cardiology #nephrology
Epiretinal Membranes (ERMs) on Fundoscopy Ocular Examination

Also commonly known as cellophane maculopathy. The epiretinal membrane can
Membranes (ERMs) on Fundoscopy ... If it is secondary ... pathology such as diabetic ... retinopathy, retinal ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Systemic and Primary Causes ... Blood Glucose: • Diabetes ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... renal failure/uremia ... Pruritus #primary #secondary