In most cases, abdominal palpation yields useful information; in some cases, it is crucial. Begin by gently placing your warm hand on the epigastric area and let your hand relax. (This approach ...

Palpation should proceed in a systematic approach from head to toe. Palpation provides the most useful information when the infant is not crying. With crying, the fontanel and abdominal muscles tense ...

Abdominal ultrasounds use sound waves to create images of structures and blood flow in the abdomen. These ultrasound images are a useful way of examining organs, tissues, blood vessels, and other ...

The spleen is an organ situated behind the stomach, in the upper left part of the abdomen known as the left hypochondrium. It is located under the ribcage and therefore is not usually felt by the ...

A tip for palpating ticklish children Abdominal exams can be ticklish for kids, but a simple trick can make it easier. Enlist the help of a ticklish child when palpating his or her abdomen. I find ...

There are numerous possible causes of a lump or mass in the stomach. A person may be able to feel the mass, or it might only be detectable with imaging or other diagnostic tests. In this article, we ...