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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ... Diagnostics and Testing ... Distension #Bloating #Management
Clinic, Home, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurements - Strengths and Weaknesses
(via https://twitter.com/JACCJournals/status/1088104323354185730 )

Clinic Measurements:
• BP measured
quietly with their back ... quietly with back ... BP measured at work ... Home #Ambulatory #Management ... #PrimaryCare #Comparison
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... • Autonomic dysfunction ... • Testing anti-GAD ... diazepam • EMG testing ... antibody that works
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
secretion because the dysfunctional ... origin of the disorder ... a hypothalamic disorder ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing ... endocrinology #workup
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) - Management Algorithm
General Approach:
 - Identify and avoid triggers
 - Good sleep
Algorithm General ... Healthy diet (avoid fasting ... Comorbidities (psychiatric disorders ... use, autonomic dysfunction ... #Algorithm #Treatment