What is the cause of nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort in a 24-year-old female taking Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) after alcohol consumption?

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Differential Diagnosis for 24 yo Female with Stomach Discomfort, Nausea, and Vomiting

  • Single Most Likely Diagnosis
    • Alcohol-induced gastritis or hangover: This is the most likely diagnosis given the patient's recent alcohol consumption and symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort.
  • Other Likely Diagnoses
    • Viral gastroenteritis: The patient's symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and inability to eat could be due to a viral infection.
    • Food poisoning: If the patient consumed contaminated food or drinks, food poisoning could be a possible diagnosis.
    • Medication side effects (Vyvanse): Although less common, Vyvanse can cause gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea and vomiting.
  • Do Not Miss Diagnoses
    • Appendicitis: Although less likely, appendicitis can present with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and missing this diagnosis could be catastrophic.
    • Pancreatitis: Alcohol consumption can trigger pancreatitis, which can present with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
    • Gastric ulcer or perforation: These conditions can be life-threatening and require prompt medical attention.
  • Rare Diagnoses
    • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare: Although less likely, IBD can present with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
    • Gastrointestinal obstruction: This is a rare but possible diagnosis that could cause severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
    • Hepatitis or liver dysfunction: Although less common, hepatitis or liver dysfunction could be a possible diagnosis, especially given the patient's recent alcohol consumption.

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