Medically reviewed by Anisha Shah, MD Key Takeaways The abdominal aorta carries blood from the heart to organs in the lower body.It splits into the right and left common iliac arteries near the pelvis ...

The abdominal muscles provide postural support, protect internal organs, and perform other important functions. The lower abdominal muscles help protect the pelvic cavity. The rectus abdominis is the ...

Radiographs (X-rays) of the abdomen and pelvis Fluoroscopic (contrast) exams of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts Computed Tomographic (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans of ...

Background Hypopressive exercises are suggested for the prevention and conservative treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. The aim of hypopressive exercises is to strengthen abdominal and pelvic floor ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It may surprise you to know that what’s bringing about your localized abdominal pain could be dependent ...

Doctors palpate the abdomen to check certain organs and feel for atypical masses or tenderness. Palpating the abdomen is often part of an abdominal physical examination. A doctor may perform a ...

Abdominal abscesses can be life threatening without prompt medical attention. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential in preventing serious complications. An abdominal abscess is a collection of ...

Ouch! You may know that pain in your lower right abdomen is infamously linked to appendicitis, but what about pain in your lower left abdomen? While it could simply be a muscle strain, it’s important ...

If you start to feel pain in the lower part of your abdomen and pelvis, and it hurts to pee or have sex, you could have an underlying medical issue. A wide range of conditions can cause vaginal and ...

Q: My doctor said I may have abdominal adhesions after having my appendix removed. What are these? A: Adhesions are basically scar tissue inside your body that may stick (adhere) to body tissue and/or ...