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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... Diagnosis Algorithm Hypothyroidism ... : • Graves’ ... #Thyroid #Disorders ... #Hyperthyroid
Causes of Proximal Muscle Weakness That May Mimic Inflammatory Myopathy
 • Central or peripheral neurologic disease
Causes of Proximal ... • Myasthenia gravis ... - Hypo- or hyperthyroidism ... • Electrolyte disorders ... #differential #causes
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Endocrine • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism ... Insufficiency • Adrenal ... • Myasthenia Gravis ... • Somatization Disorder
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Thyroid Disease Hyperthyroidism ... : • Graves disease ... high; in some cases ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid #
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Infiltrative Disorders ... Tuberculosis: can cause ... autoimmune endocrine disorder ... - Primary hypothyroidism ... Weakness • Low-grade
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
They are caused ... today was that of Graves ... in 1850 and the cause ... emergencies are caused ... Both hypothyroid
Secondary Causes of Hypothermia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definition:
- Core temp < 35°C

Infectious:
 - Sepsis

Neuromuscular Disease:
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Secondary Causes ... Endocrine: - DKA - Adrenal ... insufficiency - Hypothyroidism ... injuries Skin Disorders ... Ravi Singh @rav7ks
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... failure - Adrenal ... Acetazolamide Causes ... GBS, Myasthenia gravis ... #AcidBase #disorders
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Clinical Manifestations

Causes of Thiamine Deficiency:
 • Poor intake:
	- Diets
Manifestations Causes ... rice/processed grains ... Diuretic use - Renal ... Lactation - Hyperthyroidism ... - AV shunt, renal