Anemia in adults – Causes & Differential diagnosis

DDx

Microcytic anemia: MCV <80 fL) Metal toxicity (Lead toxicity, zinc toxicity) Iron deficiency anemia Chronic inflammation/chronic disease (typically normocytic) – Anemia of chronic inflammation. Reduced globin production (Thalassemias and hemoglobinopathies)....

Sore Throat (Pharyngitis)

DDx

*Infections are the cause of an acute sore throat in the overwhelming majority of cases. Red flag / life-threatening ddx. -s/sx of epiglottitis: Acute onset of dysphagia, odynophagia, drooling, high fever, anxiety, and muffled voice; -s/sx of peritonsillar abscess:...

Neutropenia (Low Neutrophils)

CAUSES, DDx

Neutropenia in adults is usually due to either decreased granulocyte production (in the bone marrow) or increased destruction (in the periphery). Decreased Granulocyte production caused by bone marrow disorders Drug-induced neutropenia. Common culprits are antithyroid...

Diaper Rash (Diaper Dermatitis) differential diagnosis

DDx

Irritant Contact Dermatitis. Allergic Contact Dermatitis Diaper Candidiasis Impetigo; Streptococcal infection. Cellulitis Seborrheic Dermatitis and Psoriasis Infected Contact Dermatitis (contact dermatitis with superinfection / suprainfection) e.g.  Staphylococcal...

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevated, Causes

CAUSES, DDx

Non-hepatic cause of elevated alkaline phosphatase GGT is normal in non-hepatic causes. Physiological Pregnancy Adolescence Following a fatty meal in subjects with blood group O or B Bone disease Healing Fracture Paget’s Disease Osteomalacia Vitamin D insufficiency...