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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... TSH, Low normal T4 ... : Work-up similar ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... (low TSH, High T4 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperthyroid #
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Laboratory Evaluation ... Thyroid Disease Hyperthyroidism ... high; in some cases ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid #
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Systemic and Primary Causes ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... /uremia TSH & T4 ... #causes
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Mellitus Liver Function ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... /uremia TSH & T4 ... : • Hypothyroidism ... #causes
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... Causes of acute ... 1000 g/24 h) #Chronic ... #workup #diagnosis
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Pain Causes - Differential ... have had prior evaluations ... genitourinary causes ... cholecystitis • Functional ... Hypercalcemia • Hypothyroidism
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Causes of Secondary ... normal prolactin, chaotic ... estrogen: • Functional ... compression) • Hypothyroidism ... #Causes #OBGyn
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
Pathogenesis of Select Causes ... Hypothyroidism) ... involuntary bodily functions ... Digestion and colonic ... anal canal -> Evacuation