Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Constipation Management Algorithm
What do you mean by constipation?
 - Infrequent bowel movements, difficult defecation or both?
Algorithm What ... Is constipation ... associated with ... defecation suggests IBS-C ... #Management #Algorithm
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Irritable Bowel ... Syndrome (IBS) - ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... vs non-IBS! ... #Irritable #Bowel
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... colitis associated ... inflammation: IBS ... (irritable bowel ... lymphomas, others) #IBD
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications
lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D)
 - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
Irritable bowel ... (IBS-D) - >25% ... by defaecation IBS-constipation ... evacuation - Associated ... alternate between constipation
SCAD: Segmental Colitis Associated with Diverticulosis - IBD Algorithm

SCAD: Inflammation of the inter-diverticular mucosa without involvement
SCAD: Segmental ... Colitis Associated ... Diverticulosis - IBD ... Diverticulosis #IBD ... #Algorithm #IBDAlgorithm
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Management Algorithm
Step 1: Good communication, dietary and lifestyle advice
Abdominal Pain:
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Irritable Bowel ... Syndrome (IBS) Management ... Algorithm Step ... eg TCA or SSRI Constipation ... IrritableBowel #Syndrome #IBS