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Severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-05-29. It presents "Severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back" as a Medium Gastroenterology puzzle. The final answer is Pancreatitis.
Answer
Pancreatitis
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Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
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Six clues
Clue 1
A 45-year-old develops severe upper abdominal pain after heavy alcohol intake.
Clue 2
The pain radiates straight through to the back.
Clue 3
Nausea and vomiting are prominent.
Clue 4
Blood tests show elevated pancreatic enzymes in this fictional case.
Clue 5
The inflamed organ helps with digestion and blood sugar regulation.
Clue 6
The answer is inflammation of the pancreas.
Plain-language explanation
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Teaching clues include severe upper abdominal pain, pain radiating to the back, nausea, vomiting, and elevated pancreatic enzymes.
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