Differentials General IM Flashcards
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF CALF PAIN
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF CALF PAIN
- DVT
- PVD
- PAOD
- Cellulitis
- Lymphangitis
- Osteomyelitis
- Muscle cramps
- Sciatica
- Trauma
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Differential diagnosis of loin to groin pain
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Differential diagnosis of loin to groin pain
- Ureteric colic
- Pyelonephritis
- Appendicitis
- Cholecystitis
- IBD
- Trauma
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF HEARTBURN
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF HEARTBURN o GERD o Peptic Ulcer - H. Pylori o Peptic Ulcer - Medication NSAIDs o Gastritis MI
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Differential diagnosis of Delirium (Viral Encephalitis)
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Differential diagnosis of Delirium (Viral Encephalitis) - Meningitis - Tuberculous, Bacterial or Viral meningitis - Electrolyte Imbalance - (Hypo/Hyperglycemia) - Hyponatremia - Brain abscess - Brain tumour - Head /Brain injury - Substance abuse Head injury
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Risk Factors for CVD:p
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Risk Factors for CVD:p
- A- Alcohol and Age, Type A personality / Stress
- B - BP and BMI
- C - Cholesterol and Cigarette
- D - Diet and DM
- E - Exercise
- F - FH of MI, HTN and DM
- G - Gender (Male)
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- Risk factors of asthma
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- Risk factors of asthma ○ SMOKING - important on this case ○ Previous viral infection ○ Pets, dust, carpets ○ PMH asthma, allergy, hayfever ○ FH of asthma, allergy, hayfever ○ Meds ○ Alcohol ○ Occupation and stress ○ Use puffer regularly?
