What is the abdominal mass?
abdominal matter is a swelling in the abdomen that can be identified after palpation of the abdomen or using medical imaging to look into the abdomen. There are a number of types of abdominal masses, along with a number of causes for such masses and access to treatment depends on what causes the area of magnification in the abdomen. Some abdominal masses are benign, which only requires monitoring to ensure that they do not expand, while others may be a sign of more serious health and the appropriate need for surgery and other interventions.
Some people do not experience any symptoms of abdominal matter, while others may have abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, diarrhea, atab. In some cases, the weight is discovered during a routine physical examination. When abdominal mass is identified, the doctor must determine what it is to decide on the course of treatment.
If the weight is large enough, it can be felt when the abdomen is palpable. Depending on the type of matter may feel solid and hard or softer and filledTina. In some cases, palpation causes pain, which facilitates the determination of the mass area. Once the weight is identified with palpation, the next step is usually to order a imaging study that will learn more about the nature of the mass. The patient's blood can also be drawn to collect further information and in some cases the mass may be biopsied.
tumors, cysts, hernias and enlarged organs can cause abdominal mass. Infections, inflammation, intestinal obstruction and fluid retention can also lead to mass in the abdominal, as well as specific health conditions such as aPENITIS and abdominal aneurysm. Some conditions can be very easy to identify; For example, appendicitis has a very specific set of symptoms that can be used to quickly identify the problem and get the patient into surgery. Other masses may require a more lengthy period of diagnostic testing.
In the best case, the doctor will determine that the abdominal mass is benign and that even if it should be monitored, it is not a reason forAvam. The doctor may also learn that the abdominal mass is associated with a condition that can be treated. In other cases, surgery may be required to remove weight or correct the basic problem. The worst scenario includes abdominal mass caused by a condition that cannot be treated, in which case the goal will be to keep the patient comfortable rather than trying to treat.