Chapter 6, Problem 110R

The term meaning any abnormal condition of the stomach is ________________________ gastr/o means stomach.

The patient says, "I can't explain it. I have lost my appetite for the past few weeks, and that's not like me at all. The patient is complaining of that has been present for the past few weeks.

Male, 29 year old, old, admitted to emergency department due with abdominal pain for 2 days. The patient had a sudden attack of total abdominal pain 2 days ago, especially in the right lower abdomen. It was paroxysmal colic, accompanied by intestinal ringing, and he vomited many times. The vomit turned from a green color to a fecal odor. In the past two days, he did not eat or drink with no flatus and defecation, and had little urine and no fever. He had an appendectomy three years ago. Physical examination: acute appearance, clear mind, BP 100/60mmHg, P 132/min, t 37.5 °C, no yellow dye, dry skin, poor elasticity. The heart and lungs are normal. The abdomen is distended, no intestinal type is found, the whole abdomen is soft by palpation, there is extensive slight tenderness, no rebound pain, no mass is touched, the liver and spleen are not enlarged, the bowel sounds are high. was was Auxiliary examination: HB 160g/L, WBC 10.6 × 10%L, negative urine routine test. X-ray showed multiple…

Pressure ulcers and measures to prevent them

A patient with a history of chronic pancreatitis now presents with diarrhea and weight loss. Explain the patient’s symptoms as they relate to lipid digestion and chronic pancreatitis.

Why do the abscesses occur along a relatively straight line?

Mr. C a 70 – year old, male, presents to the emergency department with a complaint of severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. He also notes diffuse abdominal pain, described as “twisting and cramping.” Upon further interview, Mr. C notes that he and his wife (who is at the bedside) have just come back from a cruise to the Bahamas, for their 50th wedding anniversary. When their ship made port, he began to feel cramping in his abdomen. Shortly after that, he states, “I was running to the bathroom.” He continues to say that initially, he felt nauseous and thought it was just “sea-sickness,” However, he knew something was wrong when he felt increasing nauseousness and began to vomit. His wife attempted to give him ginger ale to soothe his stomach, but only increased his nausea, which then led to more vomiting. He goes on to state, “When we got home, that’s when the bottom part started to act up.” Mr. C describes multiple episodes of diarrhea, described as “yellow and watery.” He began to…

Mr. C a 70 – year old, male, presents to the emergency department with a complaint of severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. He also notes diffuse abdominal pain, described as “twisting and cramping.” Upon further interview, Mr. C notes that he and his wife (who is at the bedside) have just come back from a cruise to the Bahamas, for their 50th wedding anniversary. When their ship made port, he began to feel cramping in his abdomen. Shortly after that, he states, “I was running to the bathroom.” He continues to say that initially, he felt nauseous and thought it was just “sea-sickness,” However, he knew something was wrong when he felt increasing nauseousness and began to vomit. His wife attempted to give him ginger ale to soothe his stomach, but only increased his nausea, which then led to more vomiting. He goes on to state, “When we got home, that’s when the bottom part started to act up.” Mr. C describes multiple episodes of diarrhea, described as “yellow and watery.” He began to…

Mr. C a 70 – year old, male, presents to the emergency department with a complaint of severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. He also notes diffuse abdominal pain, described as “twisting and cramping.” Upon further interview, Mr. C notes that he and his wife (who is at the bedside) have just come back from a cruise to the Bahamas, for their 50th wedding anniversary. When their ship made port, he began to feel cramping in his abdomen. Shortly after that, he states, “I was running to the bathroom.” He continues to say that initially, he felt nauseous and thought it was just “sea-sickness,” However, he knew something was wrong when he felt increasing nauseousness and began to vomit. His wife attempted to give him ginger ale to soothe his stomach, but only increased his nausea, which then led to more vomiting. He goes on to state, “When we got home, that’s when the bottom part started to act up.” Mr. C describes multiple episodes of diarrhea, described as “yellow and watery.” He began to…