If obstruction is suspected or there is a primary abdominal symptom, auscultation is always done first. During routine examination when no abnormalities are suspected, the examiner typically starts ...
DEAR DOCTOR K >> As I get older, it seems my stomach is more likely to make growling noises. Why does it do this, and what can I do about it? It's embarrassing. DEAR READER >> Maybe your stomach is ...
Most sounds from your body are perfectly normal, if slightly embarrassing. But they can also suggest medical issues. Tanith Carey reveals what they mean ...
Sometimes our body surprises us with strange and unexpected sounds; from hiccups, to joint cracking, nose whistling, stomach ...
Auscultation is the next component in the physical assessment of the infant. Auscultation is most effective when the infant is in a quiet state. Warming of the hands and stethoscope and use of a ...