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5 to 15 per minute in each qadrant
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Why is there increased bowel sounds with an inguinal hernia?
The increase in bowel sounds is because the normal pathway of the intestinal tract has been altered due to the hernia. Not only does the herniation cause increased bowel sounds but also pain associated with the movement of intestinal contents. If it is painful you should get medical attention.
In which quadrant are bowel sounds heard?
Bowel sounds are best heard at the LUQ
Are bowel sounds present in peritonitis?
Unless there is bowel obstruction, along with the peritonitis, bowel sounds can still be present.
What quality of sounds does a physician hear as overactive bowel sounds?
During an examination a physician hears overactive bowel sounds known as high-pitched tinkling bowel sounds.
What does the medical abbreviation BS mean in medicine?
Depending on context, BS might mean blood sugar or bowel sounds.
What does the abbreviation IN MEAN IN MEDICAL?
Bowel sounds.
Does one have bowel sounds after an ileostomy?
yes
How many bowel sounds present in 1 minute?
From 5-6 sounds
What about blood-tinged mucus that follows a normal bowel movement?
What about blood-tinged mucus that follows a normal bowel movement?
What is diffuse tenderness in abdomen BS?
bowel sounds
What is borborygmi?
It is the normal bowel sounds and should be heard 30 times above and that is normal.
What does peristalsing loops of bowel mean?
I think it is the bowel obstructed by a hernia.Peristalsis is a normal movement of the small and large intestine or bowel.
