Differential Diagnosis of Epigastric Pain
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What is a symptom of cirrhosis of the liver?

  • Fever
  • Easily bleeding or bruising (correct)
  • Dark urine and pale stools
  • Severe abdominal pain radiating to the back

Which symptom is associated with pancreatitis?

  • Lowered blood pressure (correct)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

What could provoke epigastric pain and aggravate dyspeptic symptoms in healthy subjects?

  • Low grade fever
  • Duodenal acidification (correct)
  • Dark urine and pale stools
  • Severe abdominal pain radiating to the back

Which symptom is a common sign of liver disease?

<p>Losing weight without trying (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by backwash of acid, food, or liquids from the stomach into the throat?

<p>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of peptic ulcer disease?

<p>Burning stomach pain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by the feeling of fullness, blood in stool or vomit, and stomach pain?

<p>Gastritis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes swelling and inflammation of the liver?

<p>Hepatitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition may lead to vomiting blood and weight loss?

<p>Peptic ulcer disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symptom is common in all forms of hepatitis (A, B, C)?

<p>Swelling and inflammation of the liver (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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