Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
CHAPTER 93 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Presentation A sexually active woman (commonly 15 to 35 years of age), possibly with a new sex partner or multiple sex partners, complains of…
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Diarrhea (Acute Gastroenteritis)
CHAPTER 68 Diarrhea (Acute Gastroenteritis) Presentation Complaints may range from acute, copious diarrhea that produces shock to concern because an occasional stool is not well formed. Patients with inflammatory diarrhea…
Avulsed Tooth, Dental Subluxation, Dental Luxation
CHAPTER 42 Avulsed Tooth, Dental Subluxation, Dental Luxation Presentation After a direct blow to the mouth, the patient, usually a child 7 to 9 years old, may have a permanent…
Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Colic (Stomach Cramps)
CHAPTER 67 Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Colic (Stomach Cramps) Presentation Patients with functional constipation will often come in with the complaint of abdominal pain or bloating. Often, it is…
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia (Trigger Points)
CHAPTER 123 Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia (Trigger Points) Presentation In myofascial pain syndrome, the patient, who is generally 25 to 50 years of age, will be troubled by the gradual…
Condylomata Acuminata (Genital Warts)
CHAPTER 88 Condylomata Acuminata (Genital Warts) Presentation Patients may complain of perineal itching, burning, pain, and tenderness, although they are commonly asymptomatic, especially with cervical and vaginal involvement. Distinctive fleshy…
Monarticular Arthritis, Acute
CHAPTER 120 Monarticular Arthritis, Acute Presentation The patient complains of one joint that has become acutely red, swollen, hot, painful, and stiff, with pain on minimal range of motion. Rapid…
Knee Sprain
CHAPTER 115 Knee Sprain Presentation After twisting the knee from a slip and fall or sports injury, the patient complains of knee pain and variable ability to bear weight. There…
Foreign Body, Rectal
CHAPTER 71 Foreign Body, Rectal Presentation Rectal foreign bodies may present with abdominal pain, anorectal pain, obstipation, acute urinary retention, or blood or mucus discharge from the rectum. Such foreign…
Shoulder Dislocation
CHAPTER 131 Shoulder Dislocation Presentation The patient arrives holding one arm with the opposite hand, complaining of severe pain, stating that his “shoulder is out,” unable to move it without…
