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What Causes Vomiting, Diarrhea And Discomfort In The Lower Abdomen?
A 30-year-old dairy farmer was in good health until the day prior to admission, when he felt chilled and feverish. He developed nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and lower abdominal discomfort and presented to the emergency room, where he was noted to be lethargic. His vital signs included, temperature of 40°C. His physical examination was remarkable for lower abdominal tenderness to palpation bilaterally. A rectal examination revealed occult blood in the stool the patient was lethargic but had no focal neurological deficits. Of note, his 3-year-old child had been discharged from the hospital 2 days previously with a similar history. The patient underwent a lumbar puncture because of his altered mental status and fever. Laboratory studies of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were within normal limits, and a bacterial culture of CSF was negative. A stool examination for fecal leukocytes was positive, and stool culture was diagnostic. Biochemical examination of the organism revealed it to be a lactose nonfermenter on MacConkey agar, H2S negative, urea negative, and nonmotile at both 25 and 37°C. 1. On the basis of the biochemical reactions, which organism do you think this is? 2. Did the person have meningitis? Explain your answer.
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What Causes Vomiting, Diarrhea And Discomfort In The Lower Abdomen?
Hello, The lower right part of your abdomen is home to part of your colon and, for some women, the right ovary. There are many conditions that can cause you to feel mild to severe discomfort in your right abdominal region. More often than not, pain in the lower right abdomen is nothing to worry about and will go away on its own in a day or two. But if you’re experiencing persistent discomfort, you should see your doctor. They can assess your symptoms and make a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist