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patient symptoms
gallstones disease
patient medical history
risk factors
treatment
100
What is the patients name?
Jane
100
Do people with Gallstones usually have stomach pain in the upper or lower part of the stomach?
upper right
100
How old is the patient ?
18 years old
100
Women over what age have a higher risk of developing gallstones?
older than 55
100
Name three treatment options for Gallstones?
1. surgical removal of the gallbladder 2. shockwave therapy 3. biosalt
200
Is weight loss or weight gain common when you have gallstones?
weight loss
200
has the patient had any ulcers ?
no
200
does the patients gender affect her risk of getting gallstones.
yes
200
The treatment is ineffective against gallstones formed from bile.
What are bile salts.
300
What is the patients chief complaint?
severe stomach pain
300
What is the name of the problem that occurs with the skin turning yellow
jaundice
300
How has the patients symptoms influenced her daily life?
she lost interest in school and soccer.
300
which of the following do you think would be the best test to confirm gallstones?
abdominal ultrasound
400
how long has the patient been feeling her stomach pain?
3 months
400
is gallstones more common in female or male?
female
400
Has the patient lost or gained weight and how much?
lost 50 pounds.
400
Do you have a higher risk if you exercise more or less?
get little or no exercise.
400
What is a high recurrence rate? .
The reason non-surgical options are avoided by doctors in interest of the patient's health.
500
what 2 things has she lost interest in due to her severe stomach pain?
school and soccer
500
What organ are gallstones found and where is that organ located?
Gallstones are found in the gallbladder and the gallbladder is located under the liver.
500
How does having knowledge of the patients family history aid in determining the problem?
This knowledge allows the problem to be narrowed down and if a family member has similar problems it is easier to determine what is wrong.
500
the main steroid of which a high level in the gallbladder increases the risk of gallstones
cholesterol
500
no
If you have gallstones but don't feel symptoms from it do you require treatment?