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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... to Anemia - Differential ... , B12 deficiency ... #MCV #Algorithm ... #Differential #
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Neuromuscular Weakness ... aminoglycosides) • Muscles: Acid ... maltase deficiency ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Crohn's > UC Anemia ... Receptor (sTfR) to differentiate ... ACD • Monitor & ... restricted diet/deficiency ... report dehydration as
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Neuromuscular weakness ... MDaniyalHashmi1 #AcidBase ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Weakness: - Weakness ... Check Vitamin B12 ... • Nutritional Deficiency ... : - Vitamin B12 ... #differential
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Nutritional: vitamin B12 ... or folic acid deficiency ... Antibiotics such as ... treatments • Copper deficiency ... blood count with differential
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
primary lesions - differential ... pruritus (Iron deficiency ... anemia, Polycythemia ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Nephrology