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 ...

A woman in her late 70s with a history of mild dementia is brought to the hospital with left groin and hip pain, as well as lower left quadrant (LLQ) abdominal pain associated with generalized ...

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 ...

Q: Lower Abdomen Pain/Pelvic Pain Diagnosis: I'm a 25 year old female, and I've been an athlete all of my life. I played college soccer, and I'm currently training for a sprint triathlon. While ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You’ve got your intestines—both ...

I am feeling pain on my lower abdomen and wen I touch my lower abdomen it feels like round shape. Answer::There are many causes of lower abdominal pain- gynae, bowel and bladder/kidneys. Your first ...

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 ...

A nulliparous woman in her 40s presented with abdominal pain and dyspnoea during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Note the location, quality, radiation, severity, and timing of the discomfort: Right upper quadrant discomfort suggests cholecystitis (check the Murphy sign), hepatitis, passive congestion, or ...