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Anemia - Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm
 - Iron deficiency anemia
 - Anemia of chronic inflammation
 - Anemia
Diagnostic Algorithm ... - Anemia of chronic ... disease - Vitamin ... Probable bone marrow disorder ... #differential #workup
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
inflammation or chronic ... for celiac disease ... change medical management ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Intolerance • Celiac Disease ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... Distension #Bloating #Management ... #Treatment #gastroenterology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... the presence of anemia ... for Chronic Polyarthritis ... metabolic or endocrine disorders ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... throat clearing, chronic ... exclude motility disorders ... #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Chronic Lymphocytic ... cells can indicate disease ... lymphoproliferative disorders ... • Neutropenia, anemia ... Leukemia #diagnosis #workup
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
initial screening test ... causes of liver disease ... and hematologic disorders ... #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
disturbances, shift ... Patients with chronic ... the underlying disorder ... Figure 3 is an algorithm ... for the management