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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Definitions Pathophysiology ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... Diagnostics and Testing
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypotension • AMS ... transport, renal function ... Gastrointestinal function ... #Pathophysiology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... country), thyroid function ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... not required in all
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormal platelet function ... clotting factor function ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... Rash: - ITP - APLS
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS ... lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... disrupt cellular function ... - Further testing ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
- CCP antibody testing ... • Hepatitis B serology ... including liver function ... metabolic or endocrine disorders ... testing • Serum
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... neuron disease (ALS ... weakness, muscle wasting ... fear of falling, functional ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
ABNORMALITIES - Functional ... Enzymes - From fasting ... / Hypovolemia NEUROLOGIC ... mortality rates of all ... Complications #pathophysiology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

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