Sentences with phrase «abdominal palpation for»

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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.

Common diagnostic tests for adenocarcinoma are: physical exam including palpation of lymph nodes and digital rectal exam; blood tests including a complete blood count and serum chemistry panel which includes calcium and albumin, chest x-ray, abdominal x-ray and / or ultrasound, fine - needle aspirate and / or biopsy.

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.

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

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.

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: