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Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - Differential ... fistula, Colonic and rectal ... angiodysplasia, colonic/rectal ... LGIB #GIBleed #Differential
Colitis - Differential Diagnosis by Segment Location

Ascending Colon:
 - Shigella
 - Salmonella
 - Amebic colitis
Hepatic flexure:
Colitis - Differential ... Yersinia - TB Recto-Sigmoid ... Lymphoma - E Coli Rectum ... Segment #Location #Differential
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Lower GI Bleed - Differential ... - Colonic and Rectal ... Angiodysplasia, Colonic or rectal ... GIBleed #LGIB #Differential
Causes of Pelvic Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Gastrointestinal:
 • Appendiceal abscess
 • Diverticular abscess
 • Diverticulosis
Pelvic Mass - Differential ... Diverticulosis • Rectal ... #Pelvic #Mass #Differential
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
, Hemorrhoids, Rectal ... Lower #GIBleed #differential
Stool Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Affected Pelvic Floor 
 - Trauma/Surgery
   • Surgery: Anorectal,
Incontinence - Differential ... Delivery • Rectal ... #Incontinence #Differential
Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
 • CEA is a highly glycosylated cell surface glycoprotein involved in intercellular adhesion
adenocarcinomas: Colon, Rectum ... ulcerative colitis, Rectal ... jaundice, Smokers, Renal ... laboratory #oncology #differential
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis, Examination and Management

Uterotonic Medications (after delivery of the placenta):
 • Oxytocin
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential ... -1000 mcg oral/rectal ... Postpartum #Hemorrhage #Differential
Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Herniation of one or more pelvic organs
Risk factors:
Organ Prolapse - Differential ... Cystourethrocele Bowel/Rectum ... OrganProlapse #Differential
Causes of Constipation in Adults
Most common
 - Inadequate fiber or fluid intake
 - Poor bowel habits
Systemic
- Anorectal: rectal ... prolapse, rectocele, rectal ... fissure, solitary rectal ... Constipation #Causes #Differential