Search results for "chronic diarrhea"
MKSAP Quiz: Chronic intermittent nonbloody diarrhea
A 25-year-old woman is evaluated for chronic intermittent nonbloody diarrhea with associated abdominal cramping, burping, and bloating. Symptoms began several months ago. Following a physical exam and stool testing, what is the most likely cause of this patient's diarrheal illness?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/18/3.htm
18 May 2021
MKSAP Quiz: Several-month history of pruritic rash
A 20-year-old woman is evaluated for a several-month history of unintentional weight loss, diarrhea, poor glycemic control, and pruritic rash. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus 2 years ago. Medications are insulin glargine and insulin aspart injection. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/mksap-quiz-several-month-history-of-pruritic-rash.htm
1 Jul 2022
Watching weight for women
This month's issue addresses weight gain in women, celiac disease, and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and myocarditis.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/watching-weight-for-women.htm
1 Feb 2023
Improving celiac disease diagnosis
Celiac disease should be part of the differential diagnosis for several classic clinical presentations, but atypical symptoms, including constipation, can cause doctors to overlook some patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/improving-celiac-disease-diagnosis.htm
1 Feb 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for chronic cough
A 23-year-old woman is evaluated for chronic cough. She reports several episodes of chronic bronchitis as a child and persistent cough productive of thick purulent sputum since childhood. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/07/3.htm
7 Feb 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 5-month history of bloating, diarrhea
A 70-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-month history of bloating and nonbloody diarrhea. Diarrhea occurs three times daily. Following a physical exam, lab tests, colonoscopy, and abdominal CT, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/13/3.htm
13 Jun 2023