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 ...

An abdominal mass is a growth or swelling in a part of your abdomen. An abdominal mass can have many causes that range from harmless to life-threatening. Some abdominal masses are found during routine ...

A leaking abdominal aortic aneurysm may feel like abdominal pain or tenderness, along with other symptoms. You may recognize these certain symptoms when it’s time to take action. Abdominal aortic ...

Hernias can make you feel bloated and gassy, like there’s pressure in your abdomen that can only be relieved by burping or passing gas. Hernias happen when fatty tissue or parts of an organ squeeze ...