Rebound tenderness
Rebound Tenderness
Rebound tenderness (pronounced: ree-bound ten-der-ness) is a clinical sign that a doctor may use to help diagnose certain medical conditions. It is often associated with peritonitis, appendicitis, and other abdominal conditions.
Etymology
The term "rebound tenderness" is derived from the medical examination technique used to identify it. The word "rebound" refers to the action of pressing and quickly releasing pressure on the abdomen, while "tenderness" refers to the pain that is felt when the pressure is released.
Definition
Rebound tenderness is a symptom that is detected when the abdomen is physically examined. It occurs when pain is felt upon the sudden release of pressure applied to the abdomen. This is different from the pain felt when pressure is applied, which is known as direct tenderness.
Clinical Significance
Rebound tenderness is a sign of irritation to the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity. This can occur due to inflammation, infection, or other pathological processes. It is a common sign of appendicitis, but can also be present in other conditions such as diverticulitis, cholecystitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Related Terms
- Peritonitis: Inflammation of the peritoneum, often causing abdominal pain.
- Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, often causing severe abdominal pain.
- Direct tenderness: Pain felt when pressure is applied to the abdomen.
- Diverticulitis: Inflammation or infection of small pouches called diverticula that develop along the walls of the intestines.
- Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder, often causing severe abdominal pain.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease: Infection of the female reproductive organs, often causing pelvic pain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rebound tenderness
- Wikipedia's article - Rebound tenderness
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