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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... patients with macrocytosis ... of the initial work-up ... #Diagnosis #Macrocytosis ... #Workup #AAFP
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... , Anemia • Prevalence ... Crohn's > UC Anemia ... If persistent macrocytosis ... (B12, MMA) for
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
wt loss • If anemia ... papillae of tongue), abd ... diarrhea related to IBD ... hypersegmented neutrophils, macrocytosis ... Check for IF ab Treatment
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... Iron-deficiency anemia ... unresponsive to treatment ... Inflammatory (IBD ... #gastroenterology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hematology for workup ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Vasculitides, IBD
Acute Pouchitis - Management Algorithm
Ciprofloxacin 500 mg/12 h or metronidazole 20 mg/kg/d x 2 weeks
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Pouchitis - Management Algorithm ... Ciprofloxacin 500 mg/12 ... Pouchitis #Management #Algorithm ... #treatment #IBD ... #gastroenterology