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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
(low TSH, High T4 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... workup choices AND management ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
Causes of Generalized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Myxedema (Hypothyroid ... Edema #anasarca #Generalized ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... /uremia TSH & T4 ... secondary #systemic #generalized ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... - Partial vs. generalized ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Seizure #management
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... Diagnosis and Management ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm ... endocrinology #hypothyroid ... #Management
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
aggressive treatment of generalized ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... /uremia TSH & T4 ... secondary #systemic #generalized ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... Creamy Vaseline Generalized ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Uremic #Uremia #Management
Subacute Thyroiditis

Also known as: de Quervain’s thyroiditis, granulomatous thyroiditis, or viral thyroiditis

What?
Postviral inflammatory process caused by
Thyrotoxic phase: ↑ T4 ... levels, ↓ TSH (2) Hypothyroid ... phase: ↓ T4 and ... thyroid #diagnosis #management