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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Algorithm - Systemic ... and Primary Causes ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #causes
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
Causes of Generalized ... Edema - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Myxedema (Hypothyroid ... #Causes
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Pruritus #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology ... #causes
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Lipid Profiles - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... • Hypothyroid ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Altered Level of Consciousness GCS < 7 - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Brain Involvement - Hemispheric
Causes of Altered ... Consciousness GCS < 7 - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperthermia • Thyroid Storm ... #Causes
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Hypertension - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... (mainly systolic ... HTN #Cardiology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #causes
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Dyspnea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myocardial • Systolic ... Deconditioning • Hyperthyroidism ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Loss (Alopecia) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #causes
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Hypertension - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sympathetic nervous system ... : • Hyperthyroidism ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm