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Old 02-04-2008, 10:08 AM   #14
heatherjean8737
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Originally Posted by Little Bit View Post
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/

well it hurt the whole time so I don't know if that is what it is....
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