Physical examinations are important diagnostic tools that can reveal critical insights into a patient's health, but complex conditions may be overlooked if a clinician lacks specialized training in ...
Nagging abdominal pain and a new bout of constipation? You might be dealing with diverticulitis, a condition that occurs when small pouches form in the colon and become inflamed or infected.
Abdominal auscultation has long been neglected as a part of the physical examination. Its usefulness in different pathologic conditions is repeatedly stressed in the newer literature, 8,13 ...
What is a physical disability? A physical disability is a substantial and long-term condition affecting a part of a person’s body that impairs and limits their physical functioning, mobility, stamina ...