05 Feb CASE STUDY: Pain in Right Upper Quadrant and Back
Reason for Seeking CareY.C. is a 35-year-old woman who is 6 months pregnant and presents to her obstetrics appointment with complaints of periodic pain in the right upper quadrant and mid-back. This pain tends to accompany nausea and sometimes episodes of vomiting. The woman indicates she feels somewhat feverish at times but has not taken her temperature.
History of Present Illness and Health HistoryA 35-year-old pregnant woman, G1P0 presents for her routine obstetric examination at 28 weeks. The woman appears her stated age and appears to be somewhat uncomfortable due to reported back pain and right upper quadrant pain. This pain started approximately 1 week prior and comes and goes throughout the day and night. The patient reports a hot bath is the only relieving measure. The pain does not respond to repositioning, OTC pain medication, or other measures. The woman reports nausea with the pain and occasional vomiting also associated with the pain. The woman’s history includes polycystic ovary syndrome and chronic sinusitis with a deviated septum repair. Current medications include only prenatal vitamins.
Physical Examination
General: Well-nourished, woman who appears age stated. The woman’s weight gain has been as expected with pregnancy.
Head: Denies vision problems, and does not wear glasses or contact lenses. History of sinus problems but no current concerns. Occasional nasal stuffiness was reported with pregnancy.
Neck: No masses, thyroid smooth and symmetrical.
CV: Heart rate and rhythm regular, no murmur. Peripheral pulses are equally palpable in all four extremities. Heart rate 78, blood pressure 128/62.
Lungs: Breath sounds equal bilaterally, clear to auscultation.
Abdomen: No hepatomegaly, abdomen slightly rounded related to pregnancy, denies constipation. Currently has sharp pain in RUQ and radiating to back. The gallbladder is palpable and the patient reports tenderness.
Neuro: Denies changes in mood or memory, gait is steady. Is oriented to person, place, time, and situation.
Skin: No rashes or wounds. Skin smooth and dry.
GU: Patient denies any problems with urination.
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