Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

 β€’ 2-3x risk VTE vs non-IBD
 β€’ VTE/AT
- IBD Algorithm ... flare activity ... Thromboembolism #VTE #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #management
SCAD: Segmental Colitis Associated with Diverticulosis - IBD Algorithm

SCAD: Inflammation of the inter-diverticular mucosa without involvement
Segmental Colitis Associated ... Diverticulosis - IBD ... Algorithm SCAD ... #Algorithm #IBDAlgorithm ... #management #gastroenterology
Management of interstitial lung disease (ILD)-associated with systemic sclerosis (SSc)

Therapeutic indication: absolute decline in FVC >10%
Management of interstitial ... )-associated with ... mmHg) over the 12 ... #indications #management ... #treatment #algorithm
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
reduced gastric acidity ... papillae of tongue), abd ... diarrhea related to IBD ... previously dx'd associated ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Thiopurines in IBD
Indications:
 β€’ Steroid-sparing agents indicated for maintenance of remission in UC and CD
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Thiopurines in IBD ... onset of action (~12 ... Associated to drug ... #Thiopurines #IBD ... #BowelDisease #Management
Diets and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Diet affects IBD by 3 mechanisms
1. Microbiome ( ↓ diversity)
2. Mucosal
but not disease activity ... balanced, nutritious Table ... energy intake x 8-12 ... Nutrition #comparison #table ... #management #treatment