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
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... β€’ 25-40% of IBD ... #IBS #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm
Bloating and Belching - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Workup
Phenotypes:
"The gastric bloater" - Gastric outlet obstruction, Gastroparesis,
- Differential ... Accommodation disorders ... , Functional dyspepsia ... disease, SBO, IBS ... constipated bloater" - IBS-C
Blood Disorders - Markers and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Acute
 β€’ Myloid (AML) - CD13, CD33, CD34,
- Markers and Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pelger-Huet, Macrocytic anemia ... hematology #Markers #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 β€’ 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 β€’ Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD ... and IBD Pearls: ... IDA and active IBD ... fatigue w/ active IBD ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Causes of Iron Deficiency
 β€’ Diet: ↓ Intake, e.g. vegan, Malnutrition, Polyphenol / tannins, ↓ Vitamin
Inflammation: IBD ... Iron metabolism disorders ... Deficiency #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #anemia
What is the difference between ischemic colitis and mesenteric ischemia?
A common misnomer. Mesenteric ischemia and ischemic
What is the difference ... completely different disorders ... initial treatment algorithms ... #differences #diagnosis ... #table
Inherited Qualitative Platelet Defects
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
 β€’ Defect of adhesion due to a lack of GP Ib/IX/V
to a lack of GP Ib ... MYH9-Related Disorder ... Defects #comparison #table ... #differential # ... diagnosis #hematology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 β€’ Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 β€’ More
Gastrointestinal (N/V bloating ... , abd pain) and ... after RYGB β€’ Disorder ... gastroenterology #diagnosis ... #differential
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 β€’ Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... during Delivery β€’ Stable ... studies show no ↓ LV function ... Avoid ARBs β€’ ICD ... Cardiomyopathy #diagnosis