Abdominal Pain Case Studies
A 35- year old White male was arrived to the ER with a severe abdominal pain. The patient claimed to have a pain since four hour ago. He described the pain is on and off and build up gradually afterwards. He denied chest pain, but complains of mild shortness of breath. The patient has no previous medical problems, but does admit history of alcohol use. Upon physical examination, the doctor found that the patient has slight bluish sign around the belly button. In addition, the doctor found that the patient’s temperature rise to 100.2 F, chills, and swollen abdomen. The doctor immediately ordered a blood tests for a white blood cell count, amylase, and lipase. An abdominal ultrasound was also taken.