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21 paź 2014 · Abdominal pain is one of the most frequent reasons that elderly people visit the emergency department (ED). In this article, we review the deadliest causes of abdominal pain in this population, including mesenteric ischemia, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and appendicitis and potentially lethal non-abdominal causes.
1 dzień temu · A distended stomach, also referred to as a swollen abdomen, can be common in older adults. It has several possible causes, such as: Diet: Abdominal swelling can often be caused by eating high ...
21 paź 2014 · In this article, we review the deadliest causes of abdominal pain in this population, including mesenteric ischemia, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and appendicitis and potentially lethal non-abdominal causes.
31 paź 2020 · Elderly patients experience increased rates of esophageal and gastric disorders, with a higher incidence of motility abnormalities, gastroesophageal reflux, reflux complications (such as Barrett's, dysplasia, and esophageal cancer), gastric ulcers, and GI bleeding.
Typical symptoms include the gradual onset of abdominal pain (though an embolus may present with sudden pain), which progresses in severity over time and is refractory to narcotic analgesics. The early abdominal examination is usually benign despite the severity of the pain, and this association is a key diagnostic clue.
17 paź 2023 · Abdominal pain in older adults is more difficult to diagnose. Lack of signs and symptoms – Older adults with serious abdominal pathology often present with subtle signs and symptoms.
1 lis 2006 · APPENDICITIS. Older patients with appendicitis are more likely to present with generalized pain, longer duration of pain, distention, rigidity, decreased bowel sounds, and a mass.
