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Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
(1) Increased capillary ... (4) Increased capillary ... Cellulitis • Venous insufficiency ... enteropathy • Venous insufficiency ... #PhysicalExam #Pathophysiology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Workup Algorithm ... Primary Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Algorithm - Cosyntropin Stimulation Test
T-1m: Baseline cortisol drawn
T0: 250 µg cosyntropin given IV
T30m: Repeat
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Algorithm - Cosyntropin ... BCM_InternalMed #Adrenal #Insufficiency ... #Testing #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #endocrinology
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
of Generalized Edema ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pregnancy Decreased Capillary ... Burns/Trauma #Edema ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Primary adrenal insufficiency ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... diuretics) With edema ... Hypothyroidism • Adrenal insufficiency ... polydipsia • Insufficient ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... diuretics) With edema ... Hypothyroidism • Adrenal insufficiency ... polydipsia • Insufficient ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... findings (see algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Stimulation #StimTest #Endocrinology
Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Pathophysiology
Primary AI = adrenal glands themselves are the problem. This
Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency ... - Pathophysiology ... Secondary #Adrenal #Insufficiency ... #Pathophysiology ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... BCM_InternalMed #Adrenal #Insufficiency ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology