Case 9

A 27 year old man presents to ED complaining of severe epigastric pain with vomiting following a weekend of heavy drinking at a stag party. The pain is constant in nature, relieved by sitting forward and radiates to the back.

Question 1

What is the most likely diagnosis?

 Question 2

What are some causes of this illness?

  Question 3

What investigations would you arrange in the ED?

  Question 4

How would you predict the likely severity of this illness?