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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Bloating - Treatment Algorithm ... Definitions Pathophysiology ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional
Lewy Body Dementia: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Lewy Body Dementia is a sub-category of major or mild
neurocognitive disorders ... and visuospatial function ... sleep behavior disorder ... LewyBody #Dementia #pathophysiology ... #geriatrics #diagnosis
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... transport, renal function ... Gastrointestinal function ... #Pathophysiology
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... narcotic use FGID Pathphysiology ... @wabillin #Functional ... IBDAlgorithm #IBD #Algorithm
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
neurocognitive disorders ... impaired executive functions ... hallucinations - Movement disorders ... (parkinsonian signs ... Workup #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
purposes of this algorithm ... , decreased LV function ... clinical and lab signs ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics ... Disease #Incomplete #Algorithm
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
neuromuscular disorders ... involuntary bodily functions ... #constipation #pathophysiology ... #geriatrics
Rickets and Osteomalacia: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Calcification inhibitors (excess exposure to A1, Fluoride, etidronate)
Lack, or reduced function ... : renal tubule disorders ... Deficiency, hereditary disorders ... #Osteomalacia #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... Cardiopulmonary Disorders ... positive Romberg sign ... fear of falling, functional ... Differential #Evaluation #Geriatrics
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
Presentation • Common Signs ... Pathophysiology ... Impaired cytotoxic function ... • Cytokine storm ... malignancy, autoimmune disorder