Abdominal sounds
Definition
Abdominal sounds are the noises made by the intestines.
Abdominal sounds Treatment
Review Date: 11/16/2008
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, ...
Abdominal sounds (bowel sounds) are made by the movement of the intestines as they push food through. Since the intestines are hollow, bowel sounds can echo throughout the abdomen much like the sounds heard from water-pipes.
rumbling abdominal sounds
abdominal cramps
abdominal bloating and gas
diarrhea.
Abdominal rigidity
Abdominal sounds
Abdominal tap
Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominal wall fat pad biopsy ...
Belching, distension and abdominal sounds often occur in association with abdominal or epigastric pain.
Abdominal sounds (a gurgling or splashing sound heard over the intestine)
Diarrhea, from only a few episodes to very often throughout the day (blood and mucus may be present)
Fever
Tenesmus
Weight loss ...
Abdominal sounds
Abdominal rigidity
Developmental disorders of the female reproductive tract
Simple pulmonary eosinophilia
Drug-induced hypoglycemia
Skin self-exam
Diet - constipation
Coal workers pneumoconiosis ...
 See also: Surgery, Symptom, Stomach, Abdomen, Bleeding
  
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