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Iron Deficiency Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Labs: Ferritin, iron, transferrin, TIBC, TSAT, sTfR

 • Blood loss:
Iron Deficiency Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Blood loss: GI ... Tropical sprue, IBD ... Lactation, Low iron diet
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... , Anemia • Prevalence ... Crohn's > UC Anemia ... report dehydration as ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
placebo • Potential GI ... RD consult re: diet ... Budesonide Foam PR, Enema ... risk for steroid AEs ... #treatment #IBD
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
longer recommended as ... appropriate for GIB/anemia ... esophagitis, gastritis, IBD ... anticoagulants - Diet ... Massachusetts GI