Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Diarrhea Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammatory
 - Infectious
   - Noninvasive
     - Viral
Diarrhea Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bacterial - Protozoal ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Noninfectious #Causes
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 β€’ Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... flexion withdrawal, abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Normal (Negative) Babinski / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole of
Normal (Negative ... In normal adults ... causes a downward ... Plantar #Negative #Normal ... #Video #Signs #PhysicalExam
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Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
Orbicularis Reflex ... time, and can cause ... delusions and, in some cases ... examination is usually normal ... #PhysicalExam #
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Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... the patient to relax ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... #Positive #Abnormal ... video #neurology #PhysicalExam
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Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 β€’ Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 β€’ Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Hypercalcemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Elevated PTH (High or normal ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #endocrinology
Differential Diagnosis for Generalized Lymphadenopathy

Viral
β€’ HIV 
β€’ EBV 
β€’ CMV 
β€’ HBV 
β€’ Dengue 
β€’ Rubella
Differential Diagnosis ... β€’ Crypto Protozoal ... Lymphadenopathy #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Algorithm #Oncology
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 β€’ Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 β€’ Light-near dissociaton;
reexposed to light; β€’ Normal ... Young females Differential ... Ill Palsy - abnormal ... dissociation β€’ Other causes ... #Adies #Pupil #PhysicalExam
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential ... Algorithm Acidosis ... - Diarrhea pH Normal ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Causes #Workup
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm ... osmolarity If cause ... investigations abnormal ... #AKI #Workup #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #nephrology #causes