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12 Cards in this Set
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Peritoneum |
Membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the organs within it |
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Retroperitoneal space |
The area posterior to the peritoneum between the peritoneum and the back |
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Visceral pain |
Poorly localized, dull, or diffuse pain that arises from the abdominal organs, or viscera |
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Parietal pain |
intense pain that arises from the parietal peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity |
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Tearing pain |
Sharp pain that feels as if body tissues are being torn apart |
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Referred pain |
Pain that us felt in a location other than where the pain originates |
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Appendicitis |
Infection of the appendix; nausea, vomiting, pain in the LRQ |
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Peritonitis |
Result of ruptured spleen, appendix, or trauma.. painful or rigid abdomen also fever and other signs of infection |
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Gallstones |
RUQ pain may radiate to shoulder |
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Pancreatitis |
Inflammation of the pancreas; common with patients with alcohol problems. Pain may radiate to back and or shoulders |
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GI bleeding |
May be gradual or sudden and massive.. dark black or maroon stools, tarry in appearance. |
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AAA / abdominal aortic aneurysm |
Ballooning or weakening in the wall of the aorta as it passes through the abdomen. Gradual abdominal pain that's sharp, tearing, and may radiate to the back |
