Digestive System Case Study
DC comes to the emergency room complaining of acute
abdominal pain. She states the pain came after dinner at an allyou-can-eat buffet and has been increasing steadily. The pain is
located in her right upper quadrant and is “boring” into her back.
She says she feels “gassy” and bloated.
What are your differential diagnoses? Include the pathological
process involved with your diagnosis. What tests would you order
to confirm your diagnosis?
What treatments or interventions would be the first line of
protocol for your diagnosi