A patient presents in the emergency room (er) complaining of right lower quadrant pain. this finding is most indicative of:

Right lower quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain, severe enough for emergency room (ER) presentation, is most indicative of acute appendicitis, which is a surgical emergency. It can occur in any aged person from young childhood to the elderly. It is important to surgically remove the inflamed cecal appendix, a vestigial worm-like organ hanging off of the first part of the colon, before rupture occurs. Appendiceal rupture can spread toxic bacteria throughout the abdominal cavity, possibly culminating in acute peritonitis, which carries a high mortality (death rate) with it.

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The most indicative finding of a patient coming to the emergency room with complaints of right lower quadrant pain is Appendicitis

Further explanation

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, an organ that is a 1.5 cm long tube stretching from the large intestine. Nobody is sure what the appendix functions. One thing is known that we can live without an appendix.

When there is inhibition in the appendix, bacteria can multiply in organs. This leads to pus formation. Increased pressure can be painful. It can also inhibit local blood vessels. Lack of blood flow to the appendix can cause gangrene - necrosis or death.

Symptoms of Appendicitis

Pain near the belly button or upper abdomen which becomes sharper when moving to the lower right abdomen. This is usually the first sign.

Loss of appetite

Nausea or vomiting immediately after an upset stomach starts

Swelling of the stomach

Fever

Inability to fart (flatus)

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Class: Senior High

Subject: PO Health

Keywords: Appendicitis, Organ, Pain.