Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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diagnosis management low workup aortic b12 chronic classes cobalamin deficiency dissection hypokalemia hypomagnesemia hypomg inflammatory irritablebowelsyndrome magnesium nephrology nutrition potassium
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D) - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
) sub-classifications ... lBS-diarrhoea ... of incomplete evacuation ... #Classes #Diagnosis ... #Diarrhea
Causes of Chronic Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Osmotic • Food/Drink: Lactose intolerance, Artificial sweeteners (e.g. sorbitol, high
Diarrhea - Differential ... bowel syndrome (IBS ... bowel disease (IBD ... #Causes #Differential ... #inflammatory #classification
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients First Tier Microbiologic-Testing: 1. C. difficile PCR (Stool) 2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... Workup #Management #Algorithm ... Transplant #diagnosis #differential
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... hypokalemia is ... wasting from other causes ... Laxative use • Diarrhea ... #differential #
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism Decreased GI Uptake - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
losses - Chronic diarrhea ... / IBD Renal Loses ... Hypomagnesemia #Differential ... Magnesium #Table #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency Etiology: • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... pain, diarrhea ... related to IBD, ... total body stores Evaluation ... Check for IF ab Treatment
Aortic Dissection Pearls Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
caused by a tear ... Evaluation: 1. ... presenting with chest/abd ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock Treatment
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