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 ...

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 ...

Today, the primary care physician, emergency department physician, or advanced practice provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) is often the first clinician to evaluate a patient with ...

A 53-year-old woman presented with a 6-month history of discomfort and fullness on the right side of her abdomen. She denied having gastrointestinal symptoms, weight loss or back pain. Abdominal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Several stories over the past few years have shown some patients have been victimized during medical exams. Here's how to protect ...

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 ...

General examination of all systems of the body is an integral part of your every antenatal visit. The doctor palpates the bulge in your abdomen to determine the position of the baby and to know ...

Note the location, quality, radiation, severity, and timing of the discomfort: Right upper quadrant discomfort suggests cholecystitis (check the Murphy sign), hepatitis, passive congestion, or ...