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Bell's Palsy
Bell’s Palsy is a damage, acute weakness, or paralysis of the Facial nerve (7th CN),
an identifiable cause ... The cause is unknown ... clinically often associated ... Herpes simplex virus ... neurology #anatomy #pathophysiology
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
hemorrhagic rash; symptoms ... • Measles Virus ... • Rubella Virus ... non-specific viral symptoms ... peds #pediatrics #pathophysiology
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
Risk factors: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Psychological comorbidity, Helicobacter pylori infection,
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology ... sex, Smoking Symptoms ... : Bothersome symptoms ... Diagnosis #Management #algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
events, prodromal symptoms ... Common causes of ... syncope and their associated ... symptoms are detailed ... #Differential #Algorithm
Functional Dyspepsia - Signs, Symptoms and Pathophysiology
Delayed gastric emptying - Postprandial fullness, nausea, vomiting
Hypersensitivity to gastric
Dyspepsia - Signs, Symptoms ... and Pathophysiology ... Functional #Dyspepsia #Pathophysiology ... #gastroenterology ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... "pass out" • Symptoms ... spinning" • Symptoms ... with nausea Dysequilibrium ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology ... and Management Algorithm ... factors affecting symptom ... Bowel #Syndrome #Pathophysiology ... #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
last 3 months + symptom ... onset ≥ 6 months associated ... Rifaximin- up to 3 courses ... TinaPhamHang via Emory Gastroenterology ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
more likely to be associated ... is likely to be associated ... Glossopharyngeal neuromas Vagus ... the following symptoms ... symptoms • Previous
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Signs and symptoms ... without discernable cause ... Disease #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology