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  2. Peritonitis - Wikipedia

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    The presence of these signs in a person is sometimes referred to as peritonism. [8] The localization of these manifestations depends on whether peritonitis is localized (e.g., appendicitis or diverticulitis before perforation), or generalized to the whole abdomen.

  3. Blumberg's sign - Wikipedia

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    Use of the sign has been supported by others. [5] [6] A study published in 2022 found that a positive Blumberg's sign made the diagnosis of acute appendicitis more likely, but that a negative sign did not rule out the diagnosis. In that sense, a positive Blumberg's sign serves as a tool to supplement clinical diagnosis. [7]

  4. Appendicitis - Wikipedia

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    The diagnosis of appendicitis is largely based on the person's signs and symptoms. [12] In cases where the diagnosis is unclear, close observation, medical imaging, and laboratory tests can be helpful. [4] The two most commonly used imaging tests for diagnosing appendicitis are ultrasound and computed tomography (CT scan). [4]

  5. Stomach pain isn't the only symptom of appendicitis -- here ...

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    SEE ALSO: 10 signs you need to call your gyno, stat Appendicitis is odd because the appendix doesn't have a purpose, but a blockage in the lining of the appendix can result in infection and multiply.

  6. Gastrointestinal perforation - Wikipedia

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    Gastrointestinal perforation is defined by a full-thickness injury to all layers of the gastrointestinal wall, resulting in a hole in the hollow GI tract (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, or large intestine). A hole can occur due to direct mechanical injury or progressive damage to the bowel wall due to various disease states.

  7. Psoas sign - Wikipedia

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    Differential diagnosis appendicitis , gastrointestinal hemorrhage The psoas sign , also known as Cope's sign (or Cope's psoas test [ 1 ] ) or Obraztsova's sign, [ 2 ] is a medical sign that indicates irritation to the iliopsoas group of hip flexors in the abdomen , and consequently indicates that the inflamed appendix is retrocaecal in ...

  8. Heel tap sign - Wikipedia

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    Heel tap sign, also called heel-jar or jar tenderness, is a clinical sign to identify appendicitis.It is found in patients with localized peritonitis.With the patient supine the right heel is elevated by 10-20 degrees is hit firmly with palm of the examiner's hand.

  9. List of dog diseases - Wikipedia

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    It is most commonly seen in German Shepherd Dogs. Signs include pain, weakness, and rear limb muscle atrophy. [60] Coonhound paralysis is a type of polyradiculoneuritis seen in Coonhounds. The cause has been related to a raccoon bite. Signs include rear leg weakness progressing rapidly to paralysis, and decreased reflexes. [6]