Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis ( 34 Questions)
Gastroenteritis typically presents with symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. It does not cause jaundice or severe right upper quadrant pain.
This statement is correct. Cholecystitis with cholangitis is characterized by severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice. Cholangitis is an inflammation of the bile ducts, often caused by gallstone migration and obstruction.
A urinary tract infection may cause symptoms such as burning urination and frequent urination but does not present with right upper quadrant abdominal pain or jaundice.
GERD is a condition characterized by acid reflux and heartburn. It does not cause severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain or jaundice.
Choice A reason:
Gastroenteritis typically presents with symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. It does not cause jaundice or severe right upper quadrant pain.
Choice B reason:
This statement is correct. Cholecystitis with cholangitis is characterized by severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice. Cholangitis is an inflammation of the bile ducts, often caused by gallstone migration and obstruction.
Choice C reason:
A urinary tract infection may cause symptoms such as burning urination and frequent urination but does not present with right upper quadrant abdominal pain or jaundice.
Choice D reason:
GERD is a condition characterized by acid reflux and heartburn. It does not cause severe right upper quadrant abdominal pain or jaundice.