In most cases, abdominal palpation yields useful information; in some cases, it is crucial. Begin by gently placing your warm hand on the epigastric area and let your hand relax. (This approach ...

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Hernias are common. Over 18 million Americans were affected with an inguinal, femoral or abdominal hernia in 2015. Some 27 percent of males and 3 of females will develop a hernia (inguinal or femoral) ...

Pelvic inflammatory disease (or PID) represents a polymicrobial infection usually occurring in sexually active females when causative microorganisms ascend from the lower into the upper genital tract.