Obstruction of Hollow Viscera
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What type of pain is classically associated with parietal peritoneal irritation?

  • Colicky pain
  • Well localized pain (correct)
  • Steady pain
  • Intermittent pain

    • How does small-bowel obstruction pain differ from the pain of colonic obstruction?

  • Localized in lumbar region (correct)
  • Upper abdominal area
  • Less colicky
  • More intense

    • What is a characteristic feature of the pain associated with distention of the biliary tree?

  • Intermittent pain
  • Colicky type of pain
  • Steady pain (correct)
  • Radiation to the lumbar region

    • Where is the pain commonly felt when the gallbladder is acutely distended?

    <p>Right upper quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be a result of superimposed strangulating obstruction in the intestines?

    <p>Increase in cramping discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region might epigastric pain radiate to when caused by distention of the common bile duct?

    <p>Upper lumbar region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pain is associated with obstruction of the urinary bladder?

    <p>Dull, low-intensity pain in the suprapubic region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the pain due to intraabdominal vascular disturbances be described?

    <p>Mild continuous or cramping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes acute obstruction of the intravesicular portion of the ureter from obstruction of the ureteropelvic junction?

    <p>Suprapubic and flank pain radiating to the penis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does pain arising from the abdominal wall typically behave?

    <p>Constant and aching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic pain pattern should signal the possible presence of a rupturing abdominal aortic aneurysm?

    <p>Pain radiating to the sacrum, flank, or genitalia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about pain associated with occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery?

    <p>Severe, sharp pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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