Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Board Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist, GrepMed Editor in Chief πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ - Sign up for an account to like, bookmark and upload images to contribute to our community platform. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/grepmed/ | Twitter: https://twitter.com/grepmeded/
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IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
IBD Mimics Infectious ... segmental colitis associated ... Non-specific mucosal changes ... #differential #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
CAPD-associated peritonitis (Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis) - 5 Things To Know
Diagnosis (Two of the following):
(1) Clinical
CAPD-associated ... 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
inciting events - Associated ... broad spectrum antibiotic ... use, infections ... : - Treatment of ... #management #gastroenterology
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 β€’ Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... RR of bacterial infection ... Early TIPS associated ... varices #management #ebm ... #evidence #gastroenterology
Thiopurines in IBD
Indications:
 β€’ Steroid-sparing agents indicated for maintenance of remission in UC and CD
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Thiopurines in IBD ... and after dose changes ... Safety: β€’ Serious Infections ... #Thiopurines #IBD ... BowelDisease #Management #Treatment