ShadowHealth Abdominal Pain Esther Park

ShadowHealth Abdominal Pain Esther Park chief complaint Ans- -reports abdominal pain -reports difficulty with bowel movement asked about orientation Ans- -oriented to own person -oriented to place -oriented to situation -oriented to time asked about onset, frequency, and duration of pain Ans- -reports discomfort for the past 5 days -reports pain with gradual onset that worsened 2-3 days ago asked about location of pain Ans- -reports pain in lower abdomen -reports pain is not localized asked about pain rating on scale Ans- -reports 6/10 pain asked about characteristics of pain Ans- -describes pain a dull and cramping -pain fluctuates in severity asked about non-pharmacological relieving factors Ans- -denies taking pain medication -denies taking laxatives asked about aggravating factors Ans- -reports pain is aggravated by eating -aggravated by physical activity asked about impact on daily life Ans- -recent difficulty participating in usual activities -reports low energy followed up on constipation Ans- -constipation most of last 5 days -denies any attempt to treat constipation asked about diarrhea Ans- recent diarrhea followed up about diarrhea Ans- -about 6 months ago -sudden onset -lasted one day -loose and water