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
in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... Gastrointestinal #Disorders #IBS ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management
Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 β€’ Refractory
 β€’ Failed multiple
Therapy (DTT) in IBD ... - IBD Algorithm ... Indication for ... #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #management
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 β€’ Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
inpatient setting) for indications ... for GIB/anemia evaluation ... esophagitis, gastritis, IBD ... Does not change management ... Massachusetts GI
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
skin pallor β€’ GI ... diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation ... symptoms β€’ P/E - GI ... Deficiency #diagnosis #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 in Transplant ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Adjust IS medications ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD
Algorithm for managing the failure of anti-TNF therapy. ADA=anti-drug antibody; IM=immunomodulator; MOA=mechanism of action; TNF=tumor necrosis
Algorithm for managing ... the failure of ... necrosis factor #Management ... #GI #IM #IBD #AntiTNFFailure ... AntiDrugAntibodies #DrugLevels #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