Appendicitis Symptoms and Causes

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What are common symptoms of appendicitis?

Left lower abdominal pain, diarrhea, increased appetite

Right lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting (correct)

Upper abdominal pain, bloating, constipation

Back pain, loss of appetite, fever

What is the most common cause of appendicitis?

Gallstone or tumor blockage

Calcified 'stone' made of feces (correct)

Decreased blood flow to the tissues of the appendix

Inflamed lymphoid tissue from a viral infection

What is the most serious complication of a ruptured appendix?

Sepsis

Widespread inflammation of the appendix

Painful inflammation of the inner lining of the abdominal wall

Peritonitis (correct)

How is the diagnosis of appendicitis usually based?

Physical examination and patient history Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging test is shown to be more accurate in detecting acute appendicitis?

CT scan Signup and view all the answers

What leads to tissue injury and tissue death in appendicitis?

Inflammation and distention of the appendix Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging test may be preferred as the first choice in children and pregnant women due to the risks associated with radiation exposure from CT scans?

Ultrasound Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard treatment for acute appendicitis?

Surgical removal of the appendix Signup and view all the answers

What are the first symptoms of liver failure?

Nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, and diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

What is the inability of the liver to perform its normal synthetic and metabolic function as part of normal physiology known as?

Liver failure Signup and view all the answers

What is acute liver failure defined as?

Rapid development of hepatocellular dysfunction without coagulopathy and encephalopathy Signup and view all the answers

Which form of liver failure occurs in the context of cirrhosis?

Chronic liver failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common and significant cause of severe abdominal pain that comes on quickly?

Acute appendicitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the irreversible inflammatory chronic disease that disrupts liver function and structure?

Cirrhosis Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the human respiratory system conducts air from the environment into respiratory spaces?

Trachea and bronchi Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Providing for gas exchange between the environment and the blood Signup and view all the answers

What represents a common reason for visits to the physician, hospital admission, and forced inactivity among all age groups?

Respiratory tract infections Signup and view all the answers

Which disease has been estimated to infect a significant percentage of the world population?

Tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of death in the United States, especially among the elderly and immunocompromised individuals?

Pneumonia Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the respiratory tract can be involved in respiratory tract infections?

Lower airways and lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common site of tuberculosis infection?

Lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for tuberculosis that develops outside of the lungs?

Extrapulmonary tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the classic symptom of active TB infection in the lungs?

Chronic cough with blood-tinged sputum Signup and view all the answers

Which system is affected in tuberculous meningitis?

Central nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for tuberculosis that spreads to the bones and joints?

Osteomyelitis Signup and view all the answers

Which is a potentially more serious, widespread form of TB?

"Disseminated" TB Signup and view all the answers

What causes a painless ulcer with a 'wash leather' appearance in tuberculous ulcer?

Inflammation of lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

Which group is more commonly affected by extrapulmonary TB?

Immunosuppressed persons and young children Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of active cases experience extrapulmonary tuberculosis?

15-20% Signup and view all the answers

What are the general signs and symptoms of tuberculosis infection?

Fever, chills, night sweats, loss of appetite, weight loss Signup and view all the answers