A woman in her mid-60s with a history of hypertension and renal failure receiving hemodialysis 3 times a week presents to the emergency department (ED) with 3 days of generalized abdominal pain and 1 ...

A man in his mid-60s with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and mild dementia presents to the emergency department (ED) with severe generalized abdominal pain that started immediately after finishing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Intestinal gas is a byproduct of the digestive process. It may also occur due to swallowing air while eating, diet, and underlying health conditions. If the body cannot release enough gas, it can ...