Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
- Differential Diagnosis ... Post-Polypectomy Bleeding ... Ischemic Colitis - IBD ... - Infectious Colitis ... #gastroenterology
Causes of Iron Deficiency
 β€’ Inadequate Intake: Vegetarian/vegan diet, Malnutrition
 β€’ Increased Body Needs: Infants/preschoolers, Pregnancy,
Pregnancy, EPO treatment ... Pylori β€’ Hookworm infection ... , Bleeding, Edema ... Inflammatory Disease (IBD ... #differential #diagnosis
Aplastic Anemia - Illness Script
Signs and symptoms:
 β€’ Recurrent infections from neutropenia
 β€’ Mucosal bleeding from
: β€’ Recurrent infections ... neutropenia β€’ Mucosal bleeding ... Symptomatic anemia Diagnosis ... (transfusions, antibiotics ... #management #treatment
Stool Cultures - Indications in Diarrhea
Patient Categories to Order Stool Cultures On:
 β€’ Persisting 1 week
illness (diarrhea leading ... immunocompromised, IBD ... outbreak) Few infectious ... #Indications #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 β€’ 50mcg bolus β†’
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... - Diagnosis and ... after hemostasis Antibiotics ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #endoscopy
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 β€’ Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... endoscopic banding β€’ Antibiotics ... RR of bacterial infection ... varices #management #ebm ... #evidence #gastroenterology
CAPD-associated peritonitis (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) - 5 Things To Know
Diagnosis (Two of the following):
(1) Clinical
Things To Know Diagnosis ... Microbiology: β€’ ... diverticulitis) Treatment ... Conncomitant catheter infection ... β€’ Prophylactic antibiotics
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
broad spectrum antibiotic ... use, infections ... third of esophagus Treatment ... : - Treatment of ... #management #gastroenterology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 β€’ Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 β€’ More
nutrients β€’ TPN for treatment ... complication rate (i.e. infections ... (N/V bloating, abd ... inuslin release leading ... #diagnosis #differential
Refractory Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Causes:
 β€’ Antibiotic resistance (i.e. prior antibiotic exposure to levofloxacin)
 β€’ Non-adherence (i.e.
Helicobacter Pylori Infection ... Causes: β€’ Antibiotic ... leads to more treatment ... #HPylori #diagnosis ... management #algorithm #gastroenterology