MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is one of the signs of Pancreatitis?
A
Edema
B
Fatigue
C
Severe abdominal pain that radiates to the back
D
Myalgia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Acute pancreatitis signs and symptoms include: Upper abdominal pain. Abdominal pain that radiates to your back. Tenderness when touching the abdomen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pancreatitis is inflammation in your pancreas. Inflammation causes swelling and pain. If you have pancreatitis, it might feel like stomach pain that spreads to your back. Your pancreas is an organ in your abdomen.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main symptom of acute pancreatitis is a severe, dull pain around the top of your stomach that develops suddenly. This aching pain often gets steadily worse and can travel along your back or below your left shoulder blade. Eating or drinking may also make you feel worse very quickly, especially fatty foods.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pain usually develops in the middle or left side of your tummy and can move along your back. It’s been described as a burning or shooting pain that comes and goes, but may last for several hours or days. Although the pain sometimes comes on after eating a meal, there’s often no trigger.

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