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What does "bs present" in reference to my abdomen mean?
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BS means: bowel sounds. Whoever examined you heard bowel sounds, or gurgling in your stomach. Normal.
Answered 6/20/2018
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Bowel sounds, likely: Abbreviations can be misleading and should be avoided when possible.
Answered 11/15/2019
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