another video focusing on abdominal percussion. Lastly, if the patient is complaining of the lower abdominal or groin pain, you should assess for groin hernias. Symptomatic hernias can present with pain, an irreducible bulge, and signs of intestinal obstruction such as abdominal distension and ...
On physical exam, the abdomen was distended but without rebound tenderness, guarding, or signs of peritonitis. As a result of concern for a small bowel obstruction, computed tomography imagingof the abdomenwas obtained.doi:10.1002/emp2.12257Cody A. Cunningham...
A 70-year-old otherwise healthy woman presented to the emergency department with acute onset of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. Vital signs were stable, and physical examination showed no peritoneal signs. Pain control was prescribed. Blood tests showed a normal white blood cell count (3310...
Hospitalization is more likely for horses that do not respond to pain management, or go back to showing signs of abdominal pain too quickly after being medicated.Vets often use their findings from a basic colic exam in conjunction with other diagnostics (passage of a nasogastric tube, rectal ...
Opening scenario Anna Bush, a 23-year-old female; , comes to the emergency department because of abdominal pain. Vital signs Temperature: 101.3°F (38.5°C) Blood pressure: 115/65 mm Hg Heart r...
pain and the associated symptoms, one can begin to formulate a differential diagnosis. The past medical and surgical history often provides additional clues as well as a picture of the patient’s overall condition. The physical exam is critical. Understanding that the rigid abdomen seen with free...
or lethargy. Abdominal pain in children and adolescents is often localized to a specific region and may be associated with abnormal vital signs, vomiting, abdominal distension, or hematochezia. A detailed history should be obtained, and a thorough physical exam should be performed on all patients ...
Signs of dehydration, including not urinating frequently, dark-colored urine, and being very thirsty Inability to have a bowel movement, especially if you're alsovomiting Pain when you urinate or you need to urinate often Abdominal Pain Treatment ...
(UTI).These can cause lower abdominal pain as well as pain when you urinate, like a burning sensation. If the pain spreads to your lower back, sides, or above your pelvis, the infection may have spread to your kidney, requiring immediate medical attention. Other signs include fever, nausea...
Physical Exam Findings • Digital rectal palpation may revealmeconiumin the proximalrectum. • Abdominal distensionresults intachypnea. • Severe abdominal distension results in respiratory distress. • Weak, recumbent foals and those with altered mentation often exhibit subtle signs such as mild, ...