Blumberg's sign
Blumberg's sign
Blumberg's sign (/ˈblʌmbərgz saɪn/), also known as rebound tenderness, is a clinical sign which is elicited during physical examination of a patient's abdomen by a healthcare professional and may be indicative of peritonitis.
Etymology
The sign is named after the German surgeon Jacob Moritz Blumberg (1873–1955), who first described it.
Definition
Blumberg's sign is a medical sign that indicates peritoneal irritation. It is elicited by applying pressure to the abdomen and then suddenly releasing it. The pain felt upon the release of the pressure is the positive Blumberg's sign.
Clinical significance
A positive Blumberg's sign is usually indicative of peritonitis, which is inflammation of the peritoneum, the lining of the inner wall of the abdomen and cover of the abdominal organs. This could be due to various medical conditions such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, or pelvic inflammatory disease.
Related terms
- Peritonitis: Inflammation of the peritoneum, often due to an infection.
- Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, which can cause severe abdominal pain.
- Diverticulitis: Inflammation or infection of small pouches called diverticula that develop along the walls of the intestines.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease: An infection of the female reproductive organs, often caused by sexually transmitted bacteria.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blumberg's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Blumberg's sign
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