Acute abdomen

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  • Created on: 24-10-18 11:04
What are the three main causes of Acute Abdomen?
Medical, Surgical and gynaecological
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Which are 2 Surgical reasons for Acute Abdomen?
Appendicitis and Obstruction
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A mechanical obstruction...
narrows the lumen
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a non mechanic obstruction...
stops the movement of the bowel
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3 signs and symptoms
bowel not opened, pain and dehydration
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Which are 2 Surgical reasons for Acute Abdomen?

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Appendicitis and Obstruction

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A mechanical obstruction...

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a non mechanic obstruction...

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3 signs and symptoms

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