Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Suggested algorithm for treating irritable bowel syndrome-diarrheal type (IBS-D) 

#IBSD #diarrhea #Algorithm #irritable #bowel #syndrome #management
Suggested algorithm ... for treating irritable ... bowel syndrome-diarrheal ... #IBSD #diarrhea ... bowel #syndrome #management
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... #Workup #Management
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... differentiating kidney K wasting ... Laxative use β€’ Diarrhea ... consumption β€’ Low ... potassium #nephrology #low
Colorectal Dysplasia in IBD - IBD Algorithm

When / How to Screen for Dysplasia in IBD
New AGA
- IBD Algorithm ... When / How to ... Colorectal #Dysplasia #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... Gastroenterology #Management
Asymptomatic Ileitis - IBD Algorithm

 β€’ Found on 0.1-21% of non-diagnostic colonoscopies
 β€’ Low likelihood of
Algorithm β€’ ... colonoscopies β€’ Low ... Asymptomatic #Ileitis #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #management
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Diagnosis and Workup ... strategy with minimal testing ... /o red flags - Low ... allergy/ sensitivity testing ... β€’ If Diarrhea:
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
losses - Chronic diarrhea ... / IBD Renal Loses ... Familial renal Mg wasting ... Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... Classification #Causes #Workup
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 β€’ Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
for GIB/anemia evaluation ... esophagitis, gastritis, IBD ... Does not change management ... to unnecessary testing ... , extended LOS
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
β€’ Fever: hospitalized pts but
Adult Clinical Evaluation ... 20% β€’ GI: N/V, diarrhea ... normal, can be low ... UCSF COVID-19 ID ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
papillae of tongue), abd ... pain, diarrhea ... related to IBD, ... total body stores Evaluation ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management