What does an internal medicine abdominal examination involve?
Sep 07, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Internal medicine abdominal examination is a common physical assessment used to evaluate the function and potential abnormalities of abdominal organs. Typically, an internal medicine abdominal examination includes inspection of abdominal appearance, abdominal palpation, abdominal auscultation, percussion, and organ palpation. If an abdominal examination is needed, please consult a physician for individualized recommendations and professional guidance.
Internal medicine abdominal examination is a common physical examination used to assess the function and possible abnormalities of abdominal organs. Typically, an internal medicine abdominal examination includes evaluation of abdominal appearance, abdominal palpation, auscultation, percussion, and organ palpation. The details are as follows:
1. Abdominal Appearance: The physician visually inspects the patient's abdomen for any obvious abnormalities or deformities, such as swelling, scars, rashes, etc. Inspection of appearance can provide some initial clues.
2. Abdominal Palpation: The physician gently touches and presses the patient's abdomen with their hands to evaluate the position, size, firmness, and tenderness of organs. Palpation can help detect masses, organ enlargement, tenderness, and other abdominal abnormalities.
3. Abdominal Auscultation: The physician uses a stethoscope to listen to sounds such as bowel sounds and vascular murmurs in various regions of the abdomen. Auscultation provides information about intestinal peristalsis and blood flow.
4. Percussion: The physician taps on the patient's abdomen to produce different sounds that help determine the location, size, and density of internal organs. Percussion provides information about the distribution of air and fluid within the abdominal cavity.
5. Organ Palpation: The physician may perform palpation to examine specific abdominal organs, such as the liver, spleen, kidneys, and gallbladder. By palpating specific organs, the physician can assess their size, shape, and texture to identify organ abnormalities and pathologies.
If an abdominal examination is needed, please consult a physician for personalized recommendations and professional guidance.
