
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?