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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
, diagnose iron ... tests Test for celiac ... Non-invasive testing ... #workup #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
and Workup Summary ... strategy with minimal testing ... allergy/ sensitivity testing ... - Rule out celiac ... #workup #gastroenterology
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
- Differential Diagnosis ... have had prior evaluations ... , physical and testing ... syndrome • Celiac ... #gastroenterology
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
serologic marker for evaluating ... pts need further testing ... - Gastroenterology ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #workup
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Shock, Severe Anemia ... Beta-Agonists, ↑ work ... liver Failure, Renal ... separate D-lactate testing ... Seen in Short Bowel
Ileal Pouch Disorders - Differential Diagnosis
 • Surgical/Mechanical: Anastomotic leak, Pelvic sepsis, Sinus, Fistula, Strictures, Efferent
Small bowel bacterial ... Systemic/Metabolic: Anemia ... B12 deficiency, Renal ... stone, Celiac disease ... #surgery #gastroenterology