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Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
thickening & non-wetting ... keratomalacia (focal melting ... cornea, typically associated ... #Xeropthalmia #pathophysiology ... ophthalmology #diagnosis #signs
SCAD: Segmental Colitis Associated with Diverticulosis - IBD Algorithm

SCAD: Inflammation of the inter-diverticular mucosa without involvement
Segmental Colitis Associated ... Diverticulosis - IBD Algorithm ... Segmental #Colitis #Associated ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... management #gastroenterology
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Bloating - Treatment Algorithm ... Definitions Pathophysiology ... Diagnostics and Testing ... Treatment Algorithm ... #Treatment #gastroenterology
Features of a Sickle Cell Crisis 
Sickle-cell disease - an autosomal recessive blood disorder.
Characterized by red
and are usually associated ... with severe pain, lasting ... The underlying pathophysiology ... Crisis #Features #Signs
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... narcotic use FGID Pathphysiology ... Disorders #IBS #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Anorexia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms
Binge/Purge Subtype - Recurrent (once per week) episodes of binge-eating or purging,
Anorexia Nervosa: Signs ... episodes of binge-eating ... of emaciation Associated ... AnorexiaNervosa #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms
Associated Psychological / Behavioural Features
 • Feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs ... and Symptoms Associated ... Secrecy surrounding eating ... BulimiaNervosa #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
Colon Ischemia - Diagnosis Algorithm
Mild disease - Typical symptoms of Cl with none of the associated
Ischemia - Diagnosis Algorithm ... with none of the associated ... the risk factors associated ... following: peritoneal signs ... #gastroenterology