We instinctively shield our abdomen when we are physically threatened, and we may feel vulnerable when someone puts his or her hand on our bare abdomen. Therefore, with an abdominal examination the ...

A man suffering from abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting had parasites wiggling around in his stomach, a recent emergency room visit revealed. Doctors decided to perform an ultrasound examination ...

As part of our NF Clinic’s ongoing efforts to maintain a patient-centered focus, the NF Community Advisory Board was developed last year with the objective of providing input and direction regarding ...

Physical examination should be used to first identify unstable patients who need immediate attention. 1 Vital signs and body weight should be measured. Dehydration is common because of diarrhea, which ...

A 12-year-old female was sent by her pediatrician to the emergency department for investigation of severe suprapubic abdominal pain that radiated to her lower back. She reported that the pain had ...

THE study of exfoliated cells from the stomach is of unquestioned value in the diagnosis of cancer of the stomach. Our results in the study of 148 patients during a twenty-month period have led us to ...

The symptoms of a stomach ulcer in people assigned male at birth may differ in some circumstances from people assigned female at birth. But across genders, stomach ulcer symptoms are largely the same.

In most cases, abdominal palpation yields useful information; in some cases, it is crucial. Begin by gently placing your warm hand on the epigastric area and let your hand relax. (This approach ...