Differential Diagnosis of Epigastric Pain in the Upper Abdomen

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

  • Gastritis
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Hepatitis
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (correct)

Which disease occurs when the lining of the stomach or small intestine gets damaged due to a bacterial infection or by taking too much of certain medications?

  • Hepatitis
  • Gastritis
  • Peptic ulcer disease (correct)
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

What is a symptom of hepatitis?

  • Feeling of fullness
  • Nausea and vomiting (correct)
  • Stomach pain
  • Burning stomach pain

Which condition is characterized by belly (abdominal) bleeding and loss of appetite?

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

What symptom is common in both peptic ulcer disease and gastritis?

<p>Feeling of fullness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by the symptoms of dark urine and pale stools?

<p>Pancreatitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common symptom for both cirrhosis and pancreatitis?

<p>Severe abdominal pain radiating to the back (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can result in jaundice as one of its symptoms?

<p>Cirrhosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of duodenal acidification according to the text?

<p>Loss of appetite (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition may lead to oedema as one of its symptoms?

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

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