digestive system case study 1
DC comes to the emergency room complaining of acute abdominal pain. She states the pain came after dinner at an all-you-can-eat buffet and has been increasing steadily. The pain is located in her right upper quadrant and is “boring†into her back. She says she feels “gassy†and bloated.
- What are your differential diagnoses? Include the pathological process involved with your diagnosis. What tests would you order to confirm your diagnosis?
- What treatments or interventions would be the first line of protocol for your diagnosis?