2019年8月28日 · Abdominal rigidity is stiffness of your stomach muscles that worsens when you touch, or someone else touches, your abdomen. It’s an involuntary response to prevent...

2022年10月20日 · Abdominal rigidity is stiffness of the muscles in the belly area, which can be felt when touched or pressed. When there is a sore area inside the belly or abdomen, the pain will often get worse when a hand presses against your belly area.

Abdominal rigidity is stiffness of the muscles in the belly area, which can be felt when touched or pressed. When there is a sore area inside the belly or abdomen, the pain will often get worse when a hand presses against your belly area.

2024年1月25日 · Abdominal rigidity is a condition where the muscles of the abdomen become stiff and tense, often as a protective mechanism in response to underlying pathology. It is a significant clinical sign, frequently indicating serious intra-abdominal …

2023年2月26日 · Abdominal rigidity refers to a condition in which the abdominal muscles become stiff and tense. Learn about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for abdominal rigidity in this comprehensive guide.

2024年10月2日 · Three common abdominal exam findings associated with an acute abdomen are a rigid abdomen, guarding of the abdomen, and rebound tenderness. The pain felt in an acute abdomen is caused by peritonitis (e.g., inflammation of the peritoneum).

2024年9月12日 · Abdominal rigidity involves the stiffening of abdominal muscles, often signaling pain or inflammation in the abdominal organs. Common causes include digestive, urinary, or reproductive system issues. Appendicitis, a perforated stomach or intestine, stomach ulcers, gallstones, rectal disorders, and peritonitis are common digestive issues.

A sometimes board-like firmness of the abdominal wall caused by rigid contraction of the muscles. Rigidity is usually a reaction to internal inflammation and suggests PERITONITIS. It may, however be a conscious reaction to pain, especially following surgery, when it is often referred to as abdominal splinting.

2017年7月4日 · Abdominal guarding is an involuntary response by the abdominal muscles to prevent pain that can be felt from examination of the abdomen. Abdominal guarding is different from intentionally flexing the muscles of the abdomen and the tenseness or rigidity felt in people with severe gas.

Abdominal pain is common and often minor. Severe abdominal pain that comes on quickly, however, almost always indicates a significant problem. The pain may be the only sign of the need for surgery and must be attended to swiftly.