A 32-year-old woman from Scotland presented to her primary care provider, reporting severe pelvic pain that started in her teenage years. For nearly 10 years, she had endured painful periods, daily cramps, nausea, bloating, and pain during or after sex. She often told herself that her symptoms were just “normal period pain” and did not seek medical help until her symptoms began to interfere with her daily life and activities. Over time, her menstrual cramps became so intense

The following is an interactive article focusing on a medical case study. Use the information below to deduce what medical condition the patient was experiencing. There will be options at the end, each with a brief explanation of what each condition is to help you make your diagnosis. Please post your conclusion and why you chose it in the comments. After some time has passed, the correct answer will be revealed for you to check your work! A 52-year-old woman was brought to t

A 6-year-old boy is brought to the pediatric clinic with a persistent fever lasting for six days. His parents also report that he recently developed a red rash on his chest and arms, has swollen hands, and red eyes. The child has been drinking less water and appears more tired than usual. He has no known allergies or chronic illnesses and has been fully vaccinated. There is nobody sick at home.  On physical exam, his temperature was 102.7°F. His reports show he has a red, swo

A 25-year-old male is admitted to the emergency department with left-sided chest pain and difficulty breathing after a car accident. The...

A 51-year-old woman presents to the ED with intense right brow, right cheek, and right eye pain/pressure for the past 2-3 hours. She also...

A 20-year-old male is admitted to the emergency room after suddenly collapsing during a soccer game. The patient is generally healthy,...

Stab wounds to the abdomen are often associated with severe complications, including damage to vital organs, internal bleeding, and...