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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal Evaluation ... inflammation or chronic ... tests Test for celiac ... disease with serology ... #workup #diagnosis
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
- Differential ... kidney disease, ... inhibition with DMT1 ... of absorption): Celiac ... disease, Bypass
Chronic Diarrhea - Workup
Osmotic:
 • Consider food diary and trial avoiding certain foods or meds, Consider
Chronic Diarrhea ... - Workup Osmotic ... disease Inflammatory ... #diagnosis #differential ... #testing #evaluation
Schema for Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Weight Loss without Inflammation:
 • Decreased Intake: Food
, Dementia • Chronic ... Disease: COPD, ... pancreatitis, Celiac ... • Endocrine / Meds ... Hyperthyroid, DM