Bill, a 55-year-old man, presents with pain in his epigastrium which lasts for 30 minutes or more at a time and has started recently. Which of the following should be considered?
A) Peptic ulcer
B) Pancreatitis
C) Myocardial ischemia
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Epigastric pain can have many causes. History and physical will help discern which causes are most likely, but it is important to realize that any of the above, including myocardial ischemia, is always a possibility. Pneumonia and gallbladder pain can also cause pain in this location.
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