Dull pain in lower left abdomen
Pain in lower left abdomen: 12 possible causes
Pain caused by significant impact injury or trauma. Pain is severe and/or the client is unable to walk. Back pain associated with shortness of breath, chest pain, abdominal pain or tenderness, fever, vomiting, sweating, or pulsating mass in the abdomen. New onset of numbness, weakness or paralysis of the lower extremities
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A 43-year-old woman who is crying states that she has sharp abdominal pain that is localized to her right lower quadrant. When assessing her abdomen, you would: start by palpating the left upper quadrant. avoid palpating the entire abdomen. start by palpating in the right lower quadrant. avoid palpating the right lower quadrant. Answer: a ...
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Pancreas (head) – lower right lung area posterior. Kidney – along the twelfth rib. Ureter – just under kidney. 3. What are the four quadrants of the abdomen and their anatomical correlates? (Bates 356) The abdomen divides into four quadrants by imaginary lines crossing at the umbilicus: Right upper, Right lower, Left upper, Left lower: 4.
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C. The quadrant system is generally used to describe a location in the abdomen. The four quadrants consist of the right upper quadrant (RUQ), the right lower quadrant (RLQ), the left lower quadrant (LLQ), and the left upper quadrant (LUQ). D. The peritoneum is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.
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A 27-year-old female police officer comes into the emergency department where you are working. She is complaining of a 2-day history of nausea, and vomiting and some mild left lower quadrant pain. Her vital signs are stable. Physical examination shows mild tenderness to palpation in the left lower quadrant.
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Insidious pain or limp, but onset can be acute . Pain is described as non-radiating, dull, aching. Lack of preceding trauma. Pain localized to groin in < 50% of patients. Most complain of knee or thigh. Pain worse with physical activity & improves after sitting (can be 1+ hrs later) Physical Exam: Ensure exam of hip, knee, and foot. Limp with ...
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Pain from stretching a solid organ is usually a steady pain. Inflammation may cause a crampy type of pain. Pain associated with ischemia worsens as the organ becomes more hypoxic. Types of abdominal pain. Visceral pain occurs when the organ itself is involved; pain is usually less severe, poorly localized, dull or aching, and constant or ...
[DOC File]Chapter 16 GI and GU - Rogue Community College
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Consider intrathoracic conditions when pain is in the upper abdomen. Acute Abdomen Warning Signs (HMMMMMM) ... appendicitis Rovsing Right lower quadrant pain intensified by left lower quadrant pressure Peritoneal irritation, appendicitis ... edge extends beyond the mid-line, dull percussion, deep probing into the medial and lateral borders. Has ...
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Renal colic is excruciating intermittent pain from the costovertebral angle or flank that spreads across the lower abdomen into the genital area, and may extend as far down as the inner thighs. Inflammatory disorders of the kidney and urinary tract can be caused by bacterial infection, by changes in immune response and by toxic agents such as drugs and radiation.
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The patient presented to the hospital with diverticulitis. During a clinic visit 2 weeks ago, the patient had abdominal pain and constipation. The patient was located in the left lower quadrant and in the right lower quadrant. The pain did not radiate. The patient described the pain as sharp and aching. It was a gradual pain that began 5 years ago.
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