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Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... K), H. pylori test ... (GI symptoms/endemic ... thyroid function test ... ), (neurologic/psychiatric
Inherited Non-hemolytic Disorders of Hyperbilirubinemia 

== Disorders of Conjugation ==
Gilbert Syndrome:
 • 5-10% of the population
hyperbilirubinemia syndrome ... examination; nonspecific symptoms ... and stress may cause ... bilirubin #hepatology #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... last 3 months + symptom ... cultures, but test ... Pelvic Floor Disorder ... #gastroenterology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
regarding the diagnosis ... suspected HH based on symptoms ... initial screening test ... and hematologic disorders ... management #hepatology #gastroenterology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... a gas exchange disorder ... lung disease Caused ... 10 minutes of rest ... resolution of symptoms
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
Consider refeeding syndrome ... and vasomotor symptoms ... after RYGB • Disorder ... Gastric bypass causes ... #diagnosis #differential
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
- Differential Diagnosis ... Palpitations Diagnosis ... Hyperthyroidism • Anemia Psychiatric ... : • Panic disorder ... AVNRT Red Flag Symptoms
Rome IV Criteria for diagnosing Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (FAPD)
Irritable bowel syndrome
The criteria must be fulfilled
Abdominal Pain Disorders ... Irritable bowel syndrome ... following: anorexia, nausea ... AbdominalPain #Disorders ... #gastroenterology
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
body (Autoimmune disorder ... ethnicities Symptoms ... + Nonspecific symptoms ... /EGPA • RA Diagnosis ... : • Clinical tests
DSM-5 Criteria for Opioid Use Disorder 
 - Opioids are often taken in larger amounts or
for Opioid Use Disorder ... Opioid withdrawal syndrome ... avoid withdrawal symptoms ... UseDisorder #DSM5 #Psychiatry ... #Diagnosis