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 ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 β€’ Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Upper and Lower Causes ... of GI Bleed Upper ... Mesenteric ischemia β€’ Inflammatory ... colitis, UC/Chrons (IBD ... #algorithm
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 β€’ Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... β€’ Blood loss: GI ... cancer, ulcer, IBD ... other chronic inflammatory ... #Fe #algorithm
Endoscopy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Scoping Summary
 β€’ One way to ileum- tips &
Endoscopy in Inflammatory ... ) - Scoping Summary ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
β€’ Fever: hospitalized pts but
Adult Clinical Evaluation ... rhinorrhea) <20% β€’ GI ... death β€’ Higher inflammatory ... UCSF COVID-19 ID ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
β€’ Common Causes ... skin pallor β€’ GI ... total body stores Evaluation ... symptoms β€’ P/E - GI ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)β†’Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) β†’ Excessive activation of macrophages
production of pro-inflammatory ... Drugs, Unknown cause ... inhibitors under evaluation ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #summary
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 β€’ 50mcg bolus β†’
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary PRE-ENDOSCOPY ... unclear source (in case ... TIPS β€’ Pre-TIPS evaluation ... Bleeding #Diagnosis #Management
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 β€’ Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI ... Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Colitis
Grade of Disease Severity:
 β€’ G1: Increase < 4 BMs/day over baseline; mild
indicated Diagnostic Evaluation ... -4 β€’ Consult GI ... Colitis #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #IBD