MBBCH Health Encyclopedia

What is an abdominal tap? An abdominal tap is also known as paracentesis. It is a two-way phenomenon – diagnostic and procedural. As a diagnostic concept,...

What is abdominal rigidity? Abdominal rigidity is a protective mechanism, also known as guarding, in the abdomen. It is an abdominal pressure-induced response of the...

What is abdominal pain? Abdominal pain is also known as stomach pain. It occurs between the chest and pelvis region. It also manifests in various...

What is an abdominal MRI? In this article, you are going to be educated on what an abdominal MRI scan is including its uses, procedures...

What is an abdominal mass? An abdominal mass is an abnormal growth in the abdomen usually accompanied by a protrusion that can alter the shape...

What is an abdominal lump? An abdominal lump is a soft swelling seen in any region of the abdomen. Abdominal lumps are usually an indicator of...

What is an abdominal film? An abdominal film is also called an abdominal X-ray. Possible problems in the region of the abdomen (i.e. stomach, intestines,...

What is an abdominal computed tomography scan? Abdominal computed tomography Scan abbreviated as CT scan is a specialized kind of X-ray that scans your abdominal...

What is abdominal bloating Before I list some of the common causes of abdominal bloating, I believe you should know what abdominal bloating is. Abdominal bloating...

Introduction to abdominal aortic aneurysm An abdominal aortic aneurysm is abbreviated AAA. The aorta is actually the largest blood vessel in the body. It is...

Introduction to abdominal abscess An abdominal abscess is a pus-filled ‘bag’ located in any part of the abdomen. For instance, it can be formed close to...

Overview Abdominal sounds are also known as bowel sounds. They take place during digestion. Abdominal sounds are hollow sounds made within the small and large intestines...

What is abdominal tenderness? Abdominal tenderness, which can also be called, abdominal point tenderness occurs whenever pressure on a particular part of your abdomen causes...

What is Aarskog syndrome? Aarskog syndrome is also known as Aarskog-Scott syndrome. It caused by a mutation of the X chromosome.  It is therefore a...

Overview of yawning Yawning is the act of involuntarily opening the mouth, accompanied by a deep breath that makes air to fill the lungs. Yawns can...

Introduction to Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is also called manic-depressive disorder. It is so-called because of its phasic nature where the person affected is thrown...

What is an aneurysm? This is a disorder that occurs when the wall of the artery weakens, resulting in an abnormally large bulge. This bulge...