Why the Doctor Presses Your Abdomen

Why the Doctor Presses Your Abdomen

When your doctor presses on your abdomen, he or she is feeling to see if any major internal organs are enlarged or tender, making them painful to touch, which could indicate disease. More
A Workable Guide to Managing Digestive Disorders
Diseases and Conditions
Diseases and Conditions
Be it heartburn, gastric reflux, gallstones or another digestive disorder, check out this section to learn how to manage your condition.
Pain
Pain
Most abdominal pain is linked to common problems such as emotional distress, overeating, or the flu. However, it can also point to more serious illness.
Disease Symptoms
Disease Symptoms
Everyone has gas. It might be embarrassing, but most people don't realize that passing gas 14 to 23 times a day is quite typical. Learn about more serious symptoms in this section.
Prevention
Prevention
Just as simple things can upset your digestive system, simple changes can help. The following tips can help prevent or relieve digestive ills.
Getting Started
Peptic Ulcers Can Be Cured

A peptic ulcer is a term used to describe an irritation or sore in the lining of the stomach (a gastric ulcer) or in the upper part of the small intestine, the duodenum (a duodenal ulcer). Left untreated, an ulcer can be a very serious problem.