The left upper quadrant (LUQ) is the left upper abdominal region, starting from the chest's middle line to the left side of ...

Acute abdominal pain can be categorized in multiple ... [9] Classic symptoms of fever, anorexia, right lower quadrant pain, and leukocytosis are seen in <30% of older patients.

Jane Kim, MD, is currently a medical editor and writer. She also consults on digital content for physician medical education. Pain in the lower left abdomen is a common symptom that can stem from ...

Background: Recent literature supports the use of CT for all patients with right lower quadrant pain to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce hospital cost. Our current practice at a large ...

However, you should see your doctor right away if you have any of the following: Unexplained weight loss Stomach and back pain Sudden onset of diabetes or symptoms of blood sugar changes Any ...

Stomach ulcers can be an incredibly painful and distressing condition. While many people experience stomach pain from time to ...

Background. A 50-year-old man presented with a 2–3 month history of left lower quadrant abdominal pain, right periorbital headache, blurry vision, tinnitus, polydipsia, right elbow pain ...

Dr. Christine M. Parsons (Medicine): A 75-year-old woman was evaluated at this hospital because of arthritis, abdominal pain, edema, malaise, and fever. Three weeks before the current admission ...