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Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm • ... , IBO, Infectious ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Differential Diagnosis ... congenital/systemic disease ... - IBD - Infectious ... SCVMCMed #Lower #GIBleed ... #gastroenterology
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
fistula Lower: • Bowel ... , UC/Chrons (IBD ... #Upper #Lower #GIBleed ... #differential #diagnosis ... #Causes #algorithm
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... inflammation: IBS ... lymphomas, others) #IBD ... #differential #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Syndrome (IBS) - ... Diagnosis and Workup ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... vs non-IBS! ... #workup #gastroenterology
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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- Diagnosis Algorithm ... Addisons, microscopic colitis ... Inflammatory (IBD ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Occult ... , asymptomatic IBD ... , • Acute colitis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Celiac Disease - ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... celiac in pts with IBS-D ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup