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Old 02-04-2008, 09:46 AM   #12
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Here is an explanation of the test. Have someone try it on you.

Rebound Tenderness

This is a test for peritoneal irritation.

]Warn the patient what you are about to do.
Press deeply on the abdomen with your hand.
After a moment, quickly release pressure.
If it hurts more when you release, the patient has rebound tenderness. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddise.../appendicitis/
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