Emergency room physicians see five common ailments in women ages 18 to 36.
These include abdominal pain, urinary tract infections, fever or flulike symptoms, trauma and reproductive issues, according to Angie Juzang at Garden Park Hospital.
Here is what women can expect of treatment during the ER visit:
1. Abdominal pain (non-specific)
Symptoms can include pain in any part of your abdomen, fever, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. A basic screening exam will be done, and dependent on the exhibited symptoms, a battery of tests may be ordered that can include: complete blood count, pregnancy test, complete metabolic profile, urinalysis, CT scan or ultrasound of the abdomen and any other test specific to exam findings.
2. Urinary tract infection
Symptoms may include painful or frequent urination, fever and back pain. A basic screening exam will be done. Dependent on the findings of exam, tests ordered may include: urinalysis, urine culture and sensitivity and a pregnancy test; in some cases a CT or blood work may be ordered.
3. Fever/flulike symptoms
Symptoms may be vague and can include fever, body aches, sore throat, cough and general malaise. A screening exam will be completed. Tests may include, depending on exam findings, a CXR, flu swabs, strep screen, blood work and other tests specific to her complaint may be ordered.
4. Trauma/MVC
A trauma survey will be done. Depending on the injuries, physicians may order blood work, X-rays, urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, CT or MRI scans.
5. Reproductive issues
Symptoms will vary with complaint. A basic screening will be done. Dependent on the patient’s specific complaint and screening, tests will be ordered.