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gastrointestinal and urologic emergencies

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show sudden onset of pain in abdomen, usually indicating peritonitis  
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Appendicitis   show
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show inflammation of the gallbladder  
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Cystitis   show
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Diverticulititis   show
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Emesis   show
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show condition in which sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach opens, allow stomach acid to move up into the esophagus, resulting in acid reflux  
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Gaurding   show
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show vomiting blood (Stomach bleed)  
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show perfusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal body opening  
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Ileus   show
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Kidney Stones   show
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Melena   show
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Pancreatitis   show
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show membrane lining the abdominal cavity (parietal peritoneum) and covering the organs (visceral paritoneum)  
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show inflammation of the peritoneum  
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Referred Pain   show
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Strangulation   show
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show severe kidney failure resulting in build up of waste products within the blood; eventually brain functions impaired  
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show infection of lower urinary tract when flora bacteria enter urethra  
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