The results of the ultrasound did not show any issues with t…
The results of the ultrasound did not show any issues with the gallbladder. However, there was evidence of inflammation in the pancreas. The doctor suspected pancreatitis and ordered bloodwork to confirm. Describe the function of the pancreas in the digestive system, including ALL of the relevant substances produced there and where they act. Why would Tiffany’s vomiting be consistent with a diagnosis of pancreatitis?
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The remainder of the questions are based off of the information below. Make sure to use the information from this case study, and what you have learned in class, to completely answer the questions. On Halloween a 47 year old woman named Tiffany arrived at the hospital with sharp shooting pains in her abdomen, vomiting, and a 101 degree fever. When she arrived she told the doctor she had been eating a large amount of candy all night and drinking wine and that she assumed she just ate and drank too much. Upon palpating her abdomen, the doctor noticed tenderness and pain were focused in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen. The doctor followed up with more questions about the woman’s diet and discovered that she frequently ate fried foods, and that it was common for her to feel uncomfortable after a fatty meal. The doctor suspected a gallstone and ordered an abdominal ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis. What is the function of the gallbladder? Why would a gallstone be more likely to cause pain and discomfort after a fatty meal than under normal circumstances?
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