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Bloating is a highly subjective feeling of increased abdominal pressure. Bloating without eating should be distinguished from postprandial fullness. It is sometimes, but not always, associated with food consumption. [10] Abdominal discomfort or pain is common, affecting 90% of gastroparesis
Gastritis is the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. [1] It may occur as a short episode or may be of a long duration. [1] There may be no symptoms but, when symptoms are present, the most common is upper abdominal pain (see dyspepsia). [1]
Medications: reduce blood pressure (sodium nitroprusside plus beta blocker or calcium channel blocker) Surgery consultation Liver injury [24] After trauma (blunt or penetrating), abdominal pain (RUQ), right rib pain, right flank pain, right shoulder pain Clinical (history and physical exam) Imaging: FAST examination, CT of abdomen and pelvis
abdominal pain was present in 95% (median of 24 hours duration). The other three patients presented with shock and metabolic acidosis. nausea in 44%; vomiting in 35%; diarrhea in 35%; heart rate > 100 in 33%; rectal bleeding in 16% (not stated if this number also included occult blood – presumably not) constipation in 7%
This may happen if you’re not eating enough food, are drinking alcohol or are taking other medications to lower blood sugar. A more severe but uncommon side effect of taking metformin is lactic ...
The first step in diagnosis is to determine the etiology of abdominal distension. After making a differential diagnosis of abdominal distension, it is important to take a careful medical history. [9] Here are the most common causes of abdominal distension classified as an underlying cause and as a secondary disease. As an underlying disease cause:
Muscle pain. Joint pain. After a few months without enough vitamin C, scurvy can develop, which is a severe form of vitamin C deficiency. Symptoms of scurvy include: Anemia. Bleeding gums that may ...
The most common symptoms of pancreatitis are severe upper abdominal or left upper quadrant burning pain radiating to the back, nausea, and vomiting that is worse with eating. The physical examination will vary depending on severity and presence of internal bleeding. Blood pressure may be elevated by pain or decreased by dehydration or bleeding.