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Scenario 2
✤ 1/7 history of Abdominal pain ✤ Epigastric ✤ Colicky now constant ✤ Radiating at the back ✤ Burning ✤ Worse with movement
Differential Diagnosis Cholecystitis Pancreatits Heartburn/Gastritis Ulcer
Investigate?
✤ A, B, C ✤ Clinical examination ✤ Bloods
Bloods Elevated WCC and CRP LFTs Normal XRs NAD Admit for IV Abx and Analgesia USS
Scenario 3
✤ 1/7 history of Abdominal pain ✤ Epigastric ✤ Colicky now constant ✤ Radiating at the back ✤ Burning ✤ Worse with movement ✤ Vomiting
Differential Diagnosis Cholecystitis Pancreatitis Heartburn/Gastritis Ulcer
Investigate?
✤ A, B, C ✤ Clinical examination ✤ Bloods
Bloods Elevated WCC and Amylase Bil 30 CXR Right pleural effusion Admit for IV Fluids and Analgesia Monitor Urine Output USS