Problem Statement on case William Garrett
WG is a 50 yo male complaining of stomach pain that began a few months ago. He notes the pain is constant. Rates it at 2/10 but it can be as a high as a 6/10. The pain feels like a burning or aching pain. It is located in his upper gut, below his breast bone. He has one episode of coffee ground emesis and some black stools when he first noticed the pain a few months ago but nothing recently. He has some relief of the pain when he eats, for example 2 slices of bread and 2 slices of milk. He has more pain when he does not eat. BS are hyperactive. He has regular bowel movements. Rectal exam negative. He takes an aspirin daily for heart health. He takes Ibuprofen for OA of knees. Hx of 1-ppd cigarette smoker and drinks 7-10 beers weekly. ROS otherwise negative.
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Institution | Chamberlain |
Contributor | Nydia Whitaker |