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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
first Small bowel ... Recommended in men and ... identification of small bowel ... change medical management ... workup #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Constitutional Syndromes ... Constitutional Syndromes ... - Antithyroid medications ... marrow-failure syndromes ... hematology #diagnosis #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... nephrotic syndrome ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #Medications ... #Table
Causes of Constipation in Adults
Most common
 - Inadequate fiber or fluid intake
 - Poor bowel habits
Systemic
intake - Poor bowel ... hypercalcemia, uremia ... porphyria - Neurologic ... autonomic neuropathy Medications ... Psychotropics - Calcium and
Probiotics Guidelines
Adults with C difficile infection
 • Recommendation: Only in the context of a clinical trial
with irritable bowel ... syndrome • Recommendation ... Probiotics #Guidelines #gastroenterology ... #management #evidence ... #ebm