Mrs T (55), a secretary at a bank, has been suffering from intermittent lower abdominal pain for the past week. For the past two days there's also been a burning sensation when she urinates.
The following is a summary of her doctor’s notes:
History
A one week history of occasional lower abdominal pain (mostly below navel) – cramp-like in nature and not radiating anywhere. Read: Causes of abdominal pain
Also reports burning sensation with urination (dysuria), more frequent urination (frequency) and difficulty holding in urine for a long time (urgency).
She has no vaginal discharge, is not currently sexually active.
No back pain, no reflux and no change in appetite or stool habits.
Currently menstruating, but never experienced severe menstrual pain.
Examination
Generally well. No jaundice, no signs of anaemia, no oedema, no lymph nodes in groin area.
Abdomen: not distended, slightly tender over lower abdomen. Bowel sounds audible. Not tender over renal angles.
Chest and cardiac examination: normal.
Side-room investigation
Temperature: 37.2 degrees Celsius. Read: what normal body temperature should be
Blood pressure: 135/80 mmHg, pulse: Read: numbers for normal blood pressure
Pulse rate: 77 beats per minute: Read: average pulse rate for the heart
Urine testing: trace of protein, positive for nitrates, positive for white cells, blood. Read: interpreting urine tests
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