Abdominal Pain Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the pain pattern of small bowel obstruction (SBO)
A
Colicky pain, high frequency
2
Q
Important features of social Hx in abdominal pain
A
Context (food?other contacts?)
Recent travel
Medication use (NSAIDs, antibiotics, steroids)
Previous surgery
3
Q
What is the key finding to differentiate causes of abdominal pain?
A
Radiation of pain
