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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Defining ... starts by measuring ... suggests either secondary ... #algorithm #causes
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Algorithm Unprovoked ... Focal: Simple, Complex ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... #Algorithm #Causes
Chronic Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Steatorrhea
 - Maldigestive
    • Pancreatic Insufficiency
 - Primary
Chronic Diarrhea ... Algorithm Steatorrhea ... Crohn's Disease - Secondary ... Ischemia • Short ... #Algorithm
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Normal ... Chronic UTI) • ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #causes #pediatrics
Genital Lesions - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated - Vesicles:
 • Herpes simplex
Elevated - Papules / Plaques -
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Elevated ... acuminata) • Secondary ... ) • Reiter's syndrome ... #Algorithm #causes
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... Causes of acute ... #Diarrhea #management ... #diagnosis #differential
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
and Primary Causes ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Causes of Secondary ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Absence ... normal prolactin, chaotic ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Sore Throat / Rhinorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Common viral pathogens: Rhinovirus, Coronavirus, Influenza virus,
Causes of Sore Throat ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Common ... Acute Head Cold Syndrome ... #Algorithm #causes
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
Well-localized, sharp, short ... Sympathetic • Complex ... regional pain syndrome ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes