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Why do doctors push on my stomach? weird!
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Physical exam: Abdominal exam is an essential part of physical examination. Conditions such as enlargement of the spleen, enlargement of the liver, gall bladder, kidneys can be felt in related diseases. Additionally there are specific areas of the abdomen where pain with pushing(palpating) could tell about possible underlying disease condition such as appendicitis etc.
Answered 5/11/2017
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