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 ...

In Poland, cholelithiasis occurs in approximately 7.5 million people, 4‑fold more often in women than men. 1 The incidence increases with age and it affects 18% of population up to 40 years old and ...

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is an under-diagnosed, potentially life-threatening condition. Greater awareness and earlier detection are needed to prevent premature deaths from a ruptured ...

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 ...