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What Causes Tenderness And Palpation In The Periumbilical Region?
ive been having : tenderness to palpation in the periumbilical region and left lower quadrant. wave like motions when i place my had on the lower periumbilical region. no gas no change in bowels. bowels are normal. nausea and vomitting has set in within the last 3-4 days.
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As per my surgical experience, the tenderness over the periumbilical region is due to underlying inflammation of the bowel. The palpation is anxiety related only.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Tenderness And Palpation In The Periumbilical Region?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per my surgical experience, the tenderness over the periumbilical region is due to underlying inflammation of the bowel. The palpation is anxiety related only. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel