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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Intolerance • Celiac ... Fundoplication, Bariatric ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... Syndrome • Chronic ... #gastroenterology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
Consider refeeding syndrome ... bolus to the small bowel ... after RYGB • Disorder ... Gastric bypass causes ... #diagnosis #differential
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Syndrome (IBS) - ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... - Rule out celiac ... Pelvic Floor Disorder ... #Syndrome #Diagnosis
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
- Differential Diagnosis ... did not yield a diagnosis ... • Irritable bowel ... syndromeCeliac ... #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel ... Syndrome (IBS) - ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... #Syndrome #Diagnosis ... #treatment
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... dysfunction, and/or disorders ... , celiac disease ... conditions, surgeries (bariatric ... Check for IF ab Treatment
Ileal Pouch Disorders - Differential Diagnosis
 • Surgical/Mechanical: Anastomotic leak, Pelvic sepsis, Sinus, Fistula, Strictures, Efferent
Ileal Pouch Disorders ... Small bowel bacterial ... Bone loss, Vit D/B12 ... , Renal stone, Celiac ... #surgery #gastroenterology
Causes of a low fecal elastase
Abnormal pancreatic imaging:
Chronic pancreatitis, Pancreatic tumours including cystic disease, Pancreatic resection,
Shwachman-Diamond syndrome ... syndrome, Inflammatory ... Rheumatological disorders ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #gastroenterology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
alterations, and bowel ... - Autonomic: Bowel ... Check Vitamin B12 ... Deficiency: - Vitamin B12 ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... - Differential Diagnosis ... D-lactate (short bowel ... syndrome, intestinal ... #AcidBase #disorders