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 ...

As part of our NF Clinic’s ongoing efforts to maintain a patient-centered focus, the NF Community Advisory Board was developed last year with the objective of providing input and direction regarding ...

Epiploic appendagitis is a rare inflammatory condition that affects the small fat-filled pouches on the colon or large intestine. People who have epiploic appendagitis may experience severe lower ...

Pain in your lower right abdomen could have several different causes. While this feeling may get better on its own, it sometimes requires immediate medical attention or surgery, which is why it’s ...

That nagging pain in your lower left abdomen might be more than just a temporary discomfort. While some individuals dismiss such pain as simple muscle strain, medical experts warn that it could ...

Lower abdominal pain is common, and it can be a sign of a serious condition. Here are some possible medical reasons for your symptoms. One of the most common causes of lower abdominal pain are ...

She did not recall having any fever and had not recently traveled. Her medical history included pelvic/abdominal pain due to adhesions from past surgeries. Her family history was remarkable for ...

Repeated insulin shots at the same site can seed amyloid; consider this diagnosis if absorption seems erratic or glucose control worsens with a persistent lump.

A 12-year-old female was sent by her pediatrician to the emergency department for investigation of severe suprapubic abdominal pain that radiated to her lower back. She reported that the pain had ...

Lower abdominal pain is not fun. Many of us women have to deal with cramps, dull aches, and sharp jolts of pain throughout our lives, and working out the cause is not all that easy. What Happens in ...

An 82-year-old woman in Colombia had a "stone baby" in her womb for 40 years. It was discovered during an examination after ...