Sentences with phrase «abdominal palpation»

Ultrasound services are available to evaluate the genital tract and other areas, including for pregnancy diagnosis, although other techniques include abdominal palpation and fibrinogen assay.

Rectal abdominal palpation with a wand is a simple, cheap and quick method, however its accuracy for determining multiple pregnancies is low and it can cause abortion or rectal perforation.

Cardiac function was monitored by abdominal palpations.

There might be dehydration, weakness, lethargy, an enlarged liver on abdominal palpation, and an acetone (juicy fruit) smell to the breath.

Cardiac function and survival were monitored by daily abdominal palpations.

Physical Examination - body weight; general overall condition; abdominal palpation for eggs, bladder stones and / or fecal impactions; evaluation of oral cavity, eyes, and ears; auscultation of heart and lungs.

Often times there are no symptoms at all, and the problem is discovered on routine abdominal palpation or radiography.

If the adrenal gland is on the left (most cases), and it is large enough, it might be possible to feel it during abdominal palpation.

«With careful abdominal palpation your veterinarian can detect irregular size and shape of the kidneys (either too large or too small); renal asymmetry (one big and one little kidney); painful kidneys; or possibly firm stones in the urinary pathway, which all confirm urinary disease.

Physical examination findings (including abdominal palpation) are usually normal, although some dogs may be underweight and inappetent or painful on palpation of their abdomen, depending upon the cause of their colitis.

Organomegaly (abnormal enlargement of organs) may be detected by abdominal palpation.

Veterinarians can confirm doggie pregnancies in numerous different ways, including both ultrasound and abdominal palpation.

Abdominal palpation will reveal a distended colon as well as rectal examination revealing hard feces.

The mouth should be examined last, as patients that tolerate auscultation and abdominal palpation may object to the intrusive act of having their mouth opened.

The patient may be hunched, splint (stiffen its muscles) with abdominal palpation, vocalize (growl, hiss), refuse to lie down, stretch (FIGURE 1), be restless or agitated, be tachycardic or hypertensive, refuse to rise, or walk stiffly.

Abdominal palpation is also essential for it may reveal organomegaly, intestinal wall thickening, or mesenteric lymphadenopathy (swelling of the mesenteric nodes).

The physical includes body temperature, weight, reflexes, blood pressure, breath sounds, abdominal palpation, overall coat and skin condition, pulse, and respiratory rate.

This includes weight monitoring, oral exam, ocular exam, ear exam, listening to the heart and lungs with a stethoscope, abdominal palpation, and examination of the skin and fur, looking for any lumps or growths.

Urinary problems are diagnosed with a thorough history and physical examination, including abdominal palpation (examination by feel), blood tests, urinalysis and x-rays.

Annual checkups that include abdominal palpation, a thorough hands - on exam, and a look in the dog's mouth are essential for early detection of many tumors, but owners must also check their dogs for any new or changed lumps or bumps and for emergence of the following symptoms1:

As the veterinarian does a physical examination (heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, abdominal palpation), he may ask the following questions.

Your veterinarian will conduct a comprehensive exam, including lymph node palpation, abdominal palpation, and a rectal exam.

While your pet is being treated for plum poisoning, the veterinarian will do a complete physical examination, check vital signs, weight, reflexes, breath sounds, abdominal palpation, and oxygen level.