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Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm DIFFUSE ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #Algorithm #causes
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
• Insomnia Primary ... goiter • Toxic diffuse ... Diagnosis: ... Size Thyroid Storm ... #causes #diagnosis
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Scarring ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #Algorithm #causes
Chronic Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Steatorrhea
 - Maldigestive
    • Pancreatic Insufficiency
 - Primary
Algorithm Steatorrhea ... Insufficiency - Primary ... Syndrome • Hyperthyroid ... Neuropathv • Hyperthyroidism ... #Algorithm
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Increased ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... Deficiency • Primary ... Causes • Hypothyroid
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Syndrome ... Hormonal changes • Hypothyroidism ... suppression • Primary ... #Hyponatremia #Nephrology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Syndrome ... Hormonal changes • Hypothyroidism ... suppression • Primary ... #Hyponatremia #Nephrology
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm
Hypertonic Hyponatremia: Hyperglycemia, Mannitol, Urologic irrigants
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • ADH ON (UOsm > 100):
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm ... Medications (diuretics), Hypothyroidism ... (UOsm < 100): Primary ... #diagnosis #sodium ... #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Algorithm Hypovolemic ... Solute Intake - Primary ... CKD, Thiazides, Hypothyroidism ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #nephrology #sodium
Volume Based Approach to Hyponatremia
Hypovolemic, Serum uric acid >4
 • Urine Na <20: Extra-renal losses
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acid <4 • SIADH, Hypothyroidism ... Glucocorticoid deficiency, Primary ... #Hyponatremia #algorithm ... #diagnosis #sodium ... #low #nephrology