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Gallstones (cholelithiasis)
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What is the medical term meaning occurring in sharp spasmodic episodes?
Paroxysmal is the medical term meaning occurring in sharp, spasmodic episodes. For instance, the typical cough of pertussis is paroxysmal.
How do you code Acute Exacerbation of chronic abdominal pain?
acute pain and chroic pain
What is abdominalgia?
Abdominalgia is a medical term for acute abdominal pain.
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Why is abdominal ultrasound used when an abdominal aortic aneurysm is suspected?
it can be readily identified and monitored with ultrasound before acute complications result.
What is the purpose of the abdominals?
As an imaging tool, abdominal ultrasound generally is warranted for patients afflicted with: chronic or acute abdominal pain; abdominal trauma; an obvious or suspected abdominal mass; symptoms of liver disease, pancreatic.
Is glaucoma an acute condition?
no
Is fibromyalgia an acute condition?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition.
Is an appendicitis an emergency?
Acute appendicitis is most common acute abdominal emergency.
What happens if pancreas swells?
Pancreatitis, quite literally "inflammation of the pancreas", causes the pancreas to swell. Pain, nausea (sometimes vomiting) and abdominal distention and tenderness are all likely to occur during an attack of acute pancreatitis. The pancreatic juices which contain digestive enzymes leak during this condition and cause the organ to essentially "digest itself".
What has the author John M Beal written?
John M. Beal has written: 'Diagnosis of acute abdominal disease' -- subject(s): Acute abdomen, Diagnosis
Which President suffered acute laryngitis and later died from this condition?
George Washington was the president who suffered acute laryngitis and later died from this condition.
