Aquifer case titled Diagnostic Excellence 03: 16-year-old female with pelvic pain.
Aquifer Case Study: Diagnostic Excellence 03
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This week, complete the Aquifer case titled Diagnostic Excellence 03: 16-year-old female with pelvic pain.
After completing your Aquifer Case Study, answer the following questions using the latest evidenced based guidelines:
• Discuss the questions that would be important to include when interviewing a patient with this issue.
• Describe the clinical findings that may be present in a patient with this issue.
• Are there any diagnostic studies that should be ordered on this patient? Why?
• List the primary diagnosis and three differential diagnoses for this patient. Explain your reasoning for each.
• Discuss your management plan for this patient, including pharmacologic therapies, tests, patient education, referrals, and follow-ups.
Submission Details:
• Post your initial response to the Discussion Area by Day 3. Respond to at least two posts by the end of the week, Day 7. The week starts on Tuesday and ends on the following Monday.
• Your initial post is due on Day 3.
• Your two peer responses are due no later than Day 7. To receive full credit, the expectation is that you reply to your peers on more than 2 days before the end of the week and respond to any questions posed to you by the professor (this does not count as one of the peer responses).
• Please make sure you are using scholarly references and they should not be older than 5 years. Your posts/references must be in APA format.
• Please follow the discussion rubric to make sure you have addressed the discussion criteria.
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Pelvic pain in females can have many different causes, and it is important for a healthcare provider to evaluate the underlying cause of the pain in order to provide appropriate treatment. Some possible causes of pelvic pain in females include:
Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. This can cause pelvic pain, especially during menstruation.
Ovarian cysts: Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop on the ovaries. These cysts can cause pelvic pain, especially if they rupture or twist.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): PID is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. It can cause pelvic pain, as well as other symptoms such as fever and abnormal vaginal discharge.
Uterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that can grow on the uterus. These fibroids can cause pelvic pain, as well as other symptoms such as heavy menstrual periods and frequent urination.
Ovarian cancer: Ovarian cancer is a rare but serious type of cancer that can cause pelvic pain, as well as other symptoms such as bloating, difficulty eating, and abdominal swelling.
In addition to evaluating and treating the underlying cause of the pelvic pain, a healthcare provider may recommend other treatments to manage the pain, such as pain medication, physical therapy, or heat or cold therapy. It is important for females with pelvic pain to follow their healthcare provider’s recommendations and to seek medical attention if the pain persists or worsens.
