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Abdominal tenderness with rebound

Abdominal tenderness with rebound

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rebound indicates PERITONITIS -- an inflammation and sensitivity of the peritoneum, The peritoneum is a thin tissue that lines the inner abdomen. It is usually a sign of some badness in the abdomen (infection, air, blood, etc)

Dr. Erik Borncamp reviewed this

27 year experience in Wound care

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Lower abdomen, Upper abdomen

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