Doctors palpate the abdomen to check certain organs and feel for atypical masses or tenderness. Palpating the abdomen is often part of an abdominal physical examination. A doctor may perform a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a hernia in my belly button for 20 years that didn’t bother me until two weeks ago. Then, the pain hit, and the belly button could not be pushed in. I waited until Monday to call ...

We all experience discomfort in our stomachs. Abdominal pain is very common, and most of the time, feelings of discomfort are nothing to worry about. However, it can be a sign of a serious issue that ...

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Soft tissue sarcoma (STS) is a type of cancer that develops in soft tissues, such as deep skin tissues, muscle, fat, and blood vessels. STS can occur in any part of the body, including the abdomen.

The woman, not pictured above, was 23 weeks pregnant when she learned she was having an ectopic pregnancy, doctors said. Rebeca Alvidrez via Unsplash A woman walked into a remote island’s emergency ...

In many regions, doctors practice in settings with limited medical resources. Advanced tests, specialist support, and expert ...