Discussion:
Clinical case of abdominal pain (acute pancreatitis)
A 30-year-old female presents with nausea, vomiting, recurring midline abdominal pain especially after eating, fever, and fatty clay-colored stools. She admits to drinking alcohol frequently and also takes ibuprofen for headaches regularly.
1. What do you think is the diagnosis?
2. How could you find out?
3. What tests might you order?
4. What other questions might you ask her?
Present your strongest case for diagnosis and list other possible diagnoses that could also explain her symptoms. Consider possible treatment options for your top 2 choices of diagnosis.