> -----Original Message-----
> From: Accident and Emergency Academic List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Craig Ellis
> Sent: 26 August 2004 10:56
> To: Martyn Hodson
> Subject: UTI's, abdo pain and early pregnancy
>
>
> Young woman, 6-7 weeks pregnant, no scan. presents with
> crampy lower abdo pain and frequency. no dysuria, no
> bleeding. no fever. Urine +ve for protein, blood, leuks and nitrates.
>
> Would anyone scan her to confirm an IUP or would you be happy
> to treat the UTI and send her home to follow-up with GP
>
> Im reviewing a case - you can guess what happened.
>
> From the info I have I wouldnt have. Would any of you?
>
> Craig
Urine or blood BhCG result? Although that wouldn't rule out ectopic, it
would provide evidence that there is / isn't a pregnancy.
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