Vaginal Bleeding
CHAPTER 94 Vaginal Bleeding Presentation A menstruating woman complains of greater-than-usual bleeding, which is either off of her usual schedule (metrorrhagia), lasts longer than a typical period, or is heavier…
Epididymitis
CHAPTER 79 Epididymitis Presentation A male child, adolescent, or adult complains of dull to moderately severe unilateral scrotal pain developing gradually over a period of hours to days and possibly…
Urethritis (Drip, Clap)
CHAPTER 83 Urethritis (Drip, Clap) Presentation A man complains of dysuria, a burning discomfort along the urethra, pruritus of the urethral meatus, and/or a urethral discharge. A copious, thick yellow-green…
Vomiting (Food Poisoning, Gastroenteritis)
CHAPTER 76 Vomiting (Food Poisoning, Gastroenteritis) Presentation The patient seeks medical care 1 to 6 hours after eating because of severe nausea, vomiting, retching, and abdominal cramps that may progress…
Inhalation Injury (Smoke Inhalation)
CHAPTER 63 Inhalation Injury (Smoke Inhalation) Presentation The patient was trapped in an enclosed space for some time with toxic gases or fumes (e.g., produced by a fire, a leak,…
Seizures (Convulsions, Fits), Adult
CHAPTER 7 Seizures (Convulsions, Fits), Adult Presentation The patient experiencing seizures may be found in the street, the hospital, or the ED. The patient may complain of an “aura,” feel…
Nail Root Dislocation
CHAPTER 147 Nail Root Dislocation Presentation The patient has caught his finger in a car door or dropped a heavy object on his exposed toe, causing a painful deformity. The…
Scaphoid Fracture
CHAPTER 130 Scaphoid Fracture Presentation The patient (usually 14 to 40 years of age) fell on an outstretched hand (FOOSH) with the wrist held rigid and extended and now complains…
Rhinitis, Acute (Runny Nose)
CHAPTER 39 Rhinitis, Acute (Runny Nose) Presentation In allergic rhinitis, patients typically complain of rhinorrhea (“runny nose”), nasal congestion, sneezing, nasal itching, and “itchy eyes.” There may be a problem…
Ankle Sprain (Twisted Ankle)
CHAPTER 97 Ankle Sprain (Twisted Ankle) Presentation Patients usually describe stepping off a curb or into a hole. Sports-related injuries often occur after jumping and landing on another player’s foot,…
