Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps)

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CHAPTER 90 Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps) Presentation A young woman or female adolescent complains of crampy labor-like pains that began shortly before or at the onset of the visible bleeding of…

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Needle (Foreign Body) in Foot

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CHAPTER 148 Needle (Foreign Body) in Foot Presentation Although a needle could be embedded under any skin surface, most commonly a patient will have stepped on one while running or…

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Hemorrhoids (Piles)

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CHAPTER 73 Hemorrhoids (Piles) Presentation Patients with external hemorrhoids (Figure 73-1) generally complain of a painful anal lump of sudden onset, which may become intense in severity. It will appear…

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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CHAPTER 102 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Presentation The patient complains of pain, tingling, or a “pins and needles” sensation in the hand or fingers. Onset may have been abrupt or gradual,…

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Rhinosinusitis (Sinusitis)

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CHAPTER 40 Rhinosinusitis (Sinusitis) Presentation After a viral infection or with chronic allergies, the patient may complain of a dull facial pain, which is usually unilateral, gradually increases over a…

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Urinary Retention, Acute

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CHAPTER 84 Urinary Retention, Acute Presentation The patient, usually male, may complain of increasing dull, low-abdominal discomfort or pain and the urge to urinate, without having been able to urinate…

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Diaper Dermatitis (Diaper Rash)

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CHAPTER 165 Diaper Dermatitis (Diaper Rash) Presentation Irritant Diaper Dermatitis An infant, most commonly between 8 and 10 months of age, may be left too long between diaper changes or,…

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Allergic Contact Dermatitis

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Figure 160-1 Marked eyelid swelling may mimic the angioedema of anaphylaxis, but with ACD there is only localized pruritus and no associated systemic signs or symptoms. This case was caused…

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