Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 β€’ 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... remission have IBS ... #IBS #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #management #treatment
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm ... during medical evaluation ... glucocorticoid treatment ... #Algorithm #Differential
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 β€’ Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... cancer, ulcer, IBD ... Celiac disease, Bypass
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
caused by a tear ... Evaluation: 1. ... Connective tissue disorder ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit β€’ Shock Treatment
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 β€’ Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 β€’ More
nutrients β€’ TPN for treatment ... (N/V bloating, abd ... after RYGB β€’ Disorder ... causes increased ... gastroenterology #diagnosis #differential
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
β€’ Common Causes ... dysfunction, and/or disorders ... diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation ... Check for IF ab Treatment
Hydroxyapatite Deposition Disease (HADD) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 β€’ Ovoid hypointense structures along the bursal surface
Case description ... - Limits evaluation ... β€’ Treatment for ... Differential diagnosis ... other systemic disorders
Causes of Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Malignancy 
 - Tumor effect* (esp. Gl, lung, lymphoma)
Causes of Unintentional ... Weight Loss - Differential ... lymphoma) - Treatment ... Non-Malignant Gl Illness: IBD ... Depression, Eating disorders
Dysgeusia Causes - Principal Categories of Gustatory Dysfunction
A large number of medications have been implicated in
Dysgeusia Causes ... smell and taste disorders ... three months of treatment ... help #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Dysfunction #AAFP
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