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Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... Gut-Brain axis ... #IBS #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin ... Vit B12 - aka cobalamin ... dysfunction, and/or disorders ... B12 level (< 200 pg ... #Vitamin #B12 #Cobalamin
The Dementia Umbrella

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a collection of symptoms that are caused
Umbrella Dementia is ... are caused by disorders ... affecting the brain ... day tasks, and brain ... function is affected
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Bloating - Treatment Algorithm ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... of Gut-Brain Interaction ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional
Gut-Brain Modulators for Functional Gl Disorders

SSRIs
TCAs
Tetracyclic Antidepressants
SNRIs

#Functional #Gl #Disorders #Gastrointestinal #IBS #pharmacology #management
Gut-Brain Modulators ... for Functional ... Gl Disorders ... #Gl #Disorders ... Gastrointestinal #IBS
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis is ... an autoimmune disorder ... blocks receptor function ... Myotonic dystrophy - Brain ... PCB variants of GBS
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
neuromuscular disorders ... involuntary bodily functions ... Evacuation of feces is ... effective • IBS-C ... Disturbance in the gut-brain
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... are normal, ALP is ... Tests of synthetic function ... , RBC, kidney, brain ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Bulimia Nervosa: Pathogenesis and Risk Factors
Biological Risk Factors
 • Gender: F > M
 • Genetics: Some
hormones modulating brain ... in way that is ... typical adolescent brain ... development, causing disordered ... structure and function