Examination of Chronic Abdominal conditions
HISTORY
Age & Sex-
Occupation-
Residence-
COMPLAINTS
Pain-
Duration-
Site-
Radiation-
Relationship with food-
Character-
How relieved-
Flatulent dyspepsia-
Nausea & Vomiting-
Character & Amount-
Frequency-
Relation to food-
Relief of pain-
Haematemesis & Melaena-
Jaundice-
Neoplastic Jaundice-
Calculous Jaundice-
Among other causes of Jaundice-
Bowel habit-
Appetite-
Fever-
Loss of weight-
Past History-
Personal History-
Family History-
Physical Examination
A. General Survey
B. Abdominal Examination
INSPECTION:
Skin & Subcutaneous tissue-
Umbilicus-
Contour of the abdomen-
Movements-
Respiratory-
Peristaltic-
Pulsatile-
Swelling-
PALPATION:
Tender Spot-
Fluid Thrill-
Shifting dullness-
Palpation of the abdominal organs-
Stomach-
Liver-
Spleen-
Gallbladder-
Kidney-
Pancreas-
Colon-
PERCUSSION:
AUSCULTATION:
Examination of the left supraclavicular lymph nodes-
Rectal & Vaginal Examinations-
General Examinations-