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Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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

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

Uterotonic Medications (after delivery of the placenta):
 • Oxytocin
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential ... Diagnosis, Examination ... -1000 mcg oral/rectal ... Postpartum #Hemorrhage #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Examination
Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Herniation of one or more pelvic organs
Risk factors:
Organ Prolapse - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cystourethrocele Bowel/Rectum ... OrganProlapse #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
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 ... #Diagnosis