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?

Right upper quadrant Signup and view all the answers

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

Increase in cramping discomfort Signup and view all the answers

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

Upper lumbar region Signup and view all the answers

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

Dull, low-intensity pain in the suprapubic region Signup and view all the answers

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

Mild continuous or cramping Signup and view all the answers

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

Suprapubic and flank pain radiating to the penis Signup and view all the answers

How does pain arising from the abdominal wall typically behave?

Constant and aching Signup and view all the answers

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

Pain radiating to the sacrum, flank, or genitalia Signup and view all the answers

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

Severe, sharp pain Signup and view all the answers