Gastritis physical examination: Difference between revisions
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*[[Tachycardia]] | *Vital signs generally appear to be normal. | ||
* | *If associated with GI bleed, Vital signs include: | ||
* | :*[[Tachycardia]] | ||
*In peptic ulcer perforations vital signs may include :<ref>{{cite journal |vauthors=Bertleff MJ, Lange JF |title=Perforated peptic ulcer disease: a review of history and treatment |journal=Dig Surg |volume=27 |issue=3 |pages=161–9 |year=2010 |pmid=20571260 |doi=10.1159/000264653 |url=}}</ref> | |||
**[[Tachycardia]] with regular [[pulse]] | |||
**Weak [[pulse]] | |||
**Low [[blood pressure]] with normal [[pulse pressure]] | |||
**High-grade [[fever]] is present at later stage of [[peptic ulcer]] perforation | |||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
*[[Pallor]] may observed in patients presenting with [[melena]] and [[hematemesis]]. | *[[Pallor]] may observed in patients presenting with [[melena]] and [[hematemesis]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Patients with Gastritis usually appear [general appearance]. Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
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Common physical examination findings of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
OR
The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of Gastritis.
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The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of Gastritis.
Physical Examination
- Physical examination of patients with Gastritis is usually remarkable for:[finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
- The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of Gastritis.
- The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of Gastritis.
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with Gastritis usually appear pale.
Vital Signs
- Vital signs generally appear to be normal.
- If associated with GI bleed, Vital signs include:
- In peptic ulcer perforations vital signs may include :[1]
- Tachycardia with regular pulse
- Weak pulse
- Low blood pressure with normal pulse pressure
- High-grade fever is present at later stage of peptic ulcer perforation
Skin
- Pallor may observed in patients presenting with melena and hematemesis.
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Description (Adapted from Dermatology Atlas)
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Description (Adapted from Dermatology Atlas)
HEENT
- On examination of the eyes, conjunctival pallor may be observed
Lungs
- Normal vesicular breath sounds are observed
- Halitosis may be observed in case of Chronic Gastritis
Heart
- Chest tenderness may be present on palpation in case of Helicobacter pylori infection associated Gastritis
- S1 and S2 are normal
Abdomen
- Abdominal pain or discomfort may be observed.
- Epigastric tenderness may be present
- ↑ Bertleff MJ, Lange JF (2010). "Perforated peptic ulcer disease: a review of history and treatment". Dig Surg. 27 (3): 161–9. doi:10.1159/000264653. PMID 20571260.