PAEA Surgery End Of Rotation (EOR) Practice Exam

Which type of pain is characterized by frequency, urgency, and suprapubic discomfort?

1. Testicular pain

2. Ureteral pain

3. Vesicle pain

4. Chronic scrotal pain

The correct answer is: Ureteral pain

The symptoms of frequency, urgency, and suprapubic discomfort are typically indicative of bladder-related issues, which are most commonly associated with conditions affecting the vesical area. The correct answer relates to the type of pain that arises from the bladder, specifically vesical pain. This type of pain often occurs due to conditions such as cystitis or bladder infection, where irritation of the bladder leads to the sensation of needing to urinate frequently, alongside discomfort in the suprapubic region. While testicular pain is often associated with conditions affecting the testes and does not typically present with urinary symptoms, ureteral pain generally manifests as flank pain or pain that radiates down towards the groin, which also does not fit the described symptoms. Chronic scrotal pain, though it may present with discomfort in the scrotal area, is not characterized by urinary frequency and urgency. In summary, the characteristics of the pain described—focusing on urinary disturbances and suprapubic discomfort—align closely with vesical pain, highlighting the importance of understanding how specific symptoms can pinpoint the location and nature of the underlying problem.