Ultrasonography provides no benefit over standard care in the initial evaluation of children seen in the emergency department (ED) for blunt trauma to the torso, according to a study published June 13 ...

Abdominal pain in a child is an important reason to visit the pediatrician. Such a symptom can be stressful for the family and scary to children. Here's an overview of issues related to chronic ...

Acute and chronic constipation together accounted for nearly half of all cases of acute abdominal pain in children treated at one hospital. The study also suggests that physicians should do a simple ...

Kids learn early on that if their tummy hurts, they may get to stay home with Mom or Dad. So when a child has recurrent stomachaches, it can be difficult for parents to know whether the situation is ...

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 ...

In this Journal feature, information about a real patient is presented in stages (boldface type) to an expert clinician, who responds to the information by sharing relevant background and reasoning ...