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.
Not exact matches
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.
palpation (feeling
with the hands) of the body's outer surface (skin, fur, muscles etc.), and assessment of internal
abdominal organs through the body wall,
Every selective shift, I observed at least one colic diagnostic work - up — complete
with history - taking, physical exam, bloodwork, rectal
palpation, ultrasound, and
abdominal tap.
An
abdominal mass can be felt
with palpation (touching the dog).
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.
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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.