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IHUMAN CASE STUDY CALEB MERTZ WEEK#10 A :13 YEAR-OLD-BOY:TESTICULAR PAIN LATEST CASE 2024
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IHUMAN CASE STUDY CALEB MERTZWEEK#10 A :13 YEAR-OLD-
BOY:TESTICULAR PAIN LATEST CASE
2024
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, • Patient's profile: 13 years old, 5'5" (165 cm), 120 lbs (54.5 kg)
• Primary complaint: Testicular pain
• Symptoms:
• Skin is warm and mildly diaphoretic
• Pain in the genital area
• Vomiting once on the way to the clinic
• Lower abdominal pain radiating to the genital area
• Pain started two hours ago
This combination of symptoms could indicate a condition requiring
urgent evaluation, such as testicular torsion, which is a medical
emergency due to the risk of testicular damage. Other potential
causes could include epididymitis or inguinal hernia, but given the
acute onset and significant pain, torsion is a critical consideration.
Chief Complaint
• Testicular pain: Duration of 2 hours, described as severe and
localized in the private parts, radiating to the lower abdomen.
History of Present Illness (HPI)
• Onset: Acute onset, starting 2 hours ago.
• Location: Pain is primarily in the genital area but extends to the
lower abdomen.
• Duration: Pain has been continuous since onset.
• Characteristics: Severity, nature (sharp, dull, throbbing, etc.),
and any associated symptoms.
• Aggravating Factors: Any movements or activities that worsen
the pain?
• Alleviating Factors: Anything that has made the pain better?
• Associated Symptoms:
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