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Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
) - Differential ... otitis externa • Cellulitis ... Gastroesophageal reflux ... otalgia), thyroid carcinoma ... GERD), esophageal carcinoma
Venous Ulcer and DVT: Chronic venous insufficiency with additional swelling caused by acute DVT.
There is also
DVT: Chronic venous ... insufficiency with ... additional swelling caused ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #Leg #Chronic #
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Pain Causes - Differential ... history, physical and ... Hepatocellular carcinoma ... #Chronic #Causes ... #Differential #
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis by Mechanism
Decr Blood Pressure (“Decr Effective Circulating Volume”) 
 - Volume depletion
e.g. small cell carcinoma ... SSRIs) Severe pain ... Hypothyroidism - Adrenal insufficiency ... potomania - “Tea and ... Diagnosis #Table #Causes
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema - Differential ... DVT • CHF • Cellulitis ... • Venous insufficiency ... Complex regional pain ... syndrome type 1 (reflex
Perirectal Cellulitis: Extensive inflammation and swelling of the right buttocks secondary to infection.
This can be distinguished
Perirectal Cellulitis ... with significant pain ... absent in this case ... Images #Clinical #Photo ... #UCSDH
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acute or chronic ... Differentials? ... ABG And BMP Normal ... failure - Adrenal insufficiency ... Hyperventilation (Anxiety, pain
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Clinical Manifestations

Causes of Thiamine Deficiency:
 • Poor intake:
	- Diets
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential ... Manifestations Causes ... processed grains - Chronic ... impairments - Impaired reflexes ... - Burning pain
Causes of Failure to Thrive - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adequate Calorie Consumption
 - Increased Losses:
Causes of Failure ... to Thrive - Differential ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... • Pancreatic Insufficiency ... inadequate protein and
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... Esophageal spasm • Reflux ... (e.g., aortic insufficiency ... Symptoms: • Chest pain ... Palpitations #Cardiology #Differential