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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Erythropoiesis (B12 ... • Refeeding syndrome ... Thyrotoxicosis Medications ... losses (NG suction, diarrhea ... vomiting) • Low
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Medications 7. ... Systemic disease ... #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
losses - Chronic diarrhea ... / IBD Renal Loses ... - Medications ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... Classification #Causes #Workup
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... and Workup Summary ... /o red flags - Low ... • If Diarrhea: ... #gastroenterology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
gastric acidity, medications ... papillae of tongue), abd ... pain, diarrhea ... related to IBD, ... celiac disease,
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
hematology for workup ... Vasculitides, IBD ... , Celiac disease ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... • Reaction to Medications
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
20% • GI: N/V, diarrhea ... only symptom 3-12% ... associated w severe disease ... UCSF COVID-19 ID ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Celiac Disease - ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... and Williams’ syndromes ... celiac in pts with IBS-D ... #workup