Non-metabolic cause of abdominal pain: March 2011, March 2013
Correct Answer: Sickle cell anemia
Description: Ans. B: Sickle cell anemia Medical causes of abdominal pain include 1) diabetic ketoacidosis, 2) porphyria and 3) pain arising from the hea or lungs Sickle cell anemia leads to abdominal pain because of visceral blood stasis (non metabolic abnormality) Primary hyperparathyroidism presents with the classic quaet of stones, bones, abdominal groans and psychic moans
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