Cryptorchidism is a medical term referring to absence from the scrotum of one or both testes. This usually represents failure of the testis to move, to "descend," during fetal development from an abdominal position, through the inguinal canal, into the ipsilateral scrotum. About 3% of full-term infant boys are born with at least one undescended testis, making cryptorchidism the most common birth defect of male genitalia. A testis absent from the normal scrotal position can be: found anywhere along the "path ...

Including:

• Cryptorchidism - Terminology
• Cryptorchidism - Normal fetal testicular development and descent
• Cryptorchidism - Causes of cryptorchidism
• Cryptorchidism - Inheritance and recurrence risk of cryptorchidism
• Cryptorchidism - Associations
• Cryptorchidism - Diagnostic evaluation
• Cryptorchidism - Management of cryptorchidism
• Cryptorchidism - Later fertility
• Cryptorchidism - Later cancer risk

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kyo-jitsu: Localization of imbalances of ki by palpation.

(See also: Kyo-jitsu, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Osteokinetics: stimulation and palpation of bone by qi-gong (vital life force energy) while muscles are in traction. It treats somatizations of emotionality and psychology.

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Diagnosis is via a careful history and physical examination. Palpation of the abdomen during a test feed may reveal a mass in the epigastrium consisting of the enlarged pylorus (pyloric tumour) with palpable peristaltic waves consisting of the stomach trying to force its contents past the narrowed pylorus. Blood tests will reveal hypochloremic alkalosis secondary to loss of acidic gastric secretions due to persistent vomiting. A pediatric surgeon would typically be able to palpate a pyloric tumour in about 80% of cases. Such a ...

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Pyloric stenosis, Pyloric stenosis - Symptoms, Pyloric stenosis - Diagnosis, Pyloric stenosis - Pathophysiology, Pyloric stenosis - Treatment, Pyloric stenosis - Reference

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Guaifenesin protocol - Guaifenesin dosage. The dosage is individually determined by slowly titrating the dosage up until a worsening of symptoms is noticed and there is a decrease of the lesions that can be palpated in the muscles. Patients begin with 300 mg twice a day and increase from there. The guaifenesin should be pure guaifenesin and not a preparation including other medications. Guaifenesin protocol - Avoiding salicylic acid. See also:

Guaifenesin protocol, Guaifenesin protocol - Treatment details, Guaifenesin protocol - Guaifenesin dosage, Guaifenesin protocol - Avoiding salicylic acid, Guaifenesin protocol - Treating hypoglycemia, Guaifenesin protocol - Theory of fibromyalgia cause, Guaifenesin protocol - History

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The classic patient with acute cholecystitis presents with acute right upper quadrant pain, nausea/vomiting, and fever. On physical examination, he or she has a Murphy's sign, which is a diaphragm spasm (due to the intense pain) when the region of the gall bladder is palpated by the examiner. Laboratory values may be notable for an elevated alkaline phosphatase, possibly an elevated bilirubin (although this could indicate choledocholithiasis), and possibly an elevation of the white blood cell count. The degree of elevation of these la ...

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Cholecystitis, Cholecystitis - Diagnosis, Cholecystitis - Radiology, Cholecystitis - References, Cholecystitis - Therapy, Cholecystitis - Complications, Cholecystitis - of cholecystitis, Cholecystitis - of cholecystectomy

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The skin above the area to be biopsied is swabbed with an antiseptic solution and draped with sterile surgical towels. The skin, underlying fat, and muscle is then be numbed with a local anesthetic. After locating the mass for biopsy, using x-rays or palpation, a special needle of very fine diameter is passed through into the mass. The needle may be inserted and withdrawn several times. There are many reasons for this: One needle may be used as a guide, with the other needles placed along it to achieve a more precise position.See also:

Needle aspiration biopsy, Needle aspiration biopsy - Applications, Needle aspiration biopsy - Preparation, Needle aspiration biopsy - Procedure, Needle aspiration biopsy - Post-operative care and complications, Needle aspiration biopsy - Source

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Cranial-Sacral Therapy

An offshoot of traditional osteopathic medicine. This work is a diagnostic and healing tool which deals with a very subtle rhythm in the body.

The therapist seeks out, by palpation, the normal, physiological way the rhythm moves manifested through the bones in the head and the rest of the body.

Traditionally used for head and tailbone disfunction, it works well for chronic headaches, whiplash injury, facial or cranial trauma and other sensory, motor and/or intellectual disfunction.

(See also: Cranial-Sacral Therapy, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

There are baroreceptors present in the arch of the aorta, and the carotid sinuses of the left and right internal carotid arteries. In some sensitive patients, due to baroreceptors, vigorous palpation of a carotid artery can cause severe bradycardia or even heart arrest. Baroreceptors act to maintain mean arterial blood pressure to allow tissues to receive the right amount of blood. See main article Baroreflex If blood pressure falls, such as in shock, baroreceptor firing rate decreases. Signals from the carotid ba ...

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Baroreceptor, Baroreceptor - Arterial Baroreceptors, Baroreceptor - Low pressure Baroreceptors

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Rectal examination (palpation of the prostate through the rectum) may reveal a markedly enlarged prostate. It is dependent on the skills of the doctor. Often, blood tests are performed to rule out prostatic malignancy: elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels suggest prostate cancer. It has to be borne in mind that rectal examination can increase PSA levels in patients without malignancy. Ultrasound examination of the testicles, prostate and kidneys is often p ...

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Benign prostatic hyperplasia - Symptoms, Benign prostatic hyperplasia - Diagnosis, Benign prostatic hyperplasia - Epidemiology, Benign prostatic hyperplasia - Treatment

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Upon palpation of the scrotum, a non-tender, twisted mass along the spermatic cord is felt (it feels like a bag of worms.) However, the mass may not be able to be felt or obvious, especially when lying down. The testicle on the side of the varicocele may or may not be smaller compared to the other side. Varicocele can be reliably diagnosed with ultrasound, which will show dilatation of the vessels of the pampiniform plexus to greater than 2 mm. The patient being studied should undergo a provocative maneuver, such as a Valsava maneuver ...

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Varicocele, Varicocele - Definition, Varicocele - Etiology, Varicocele - Symptoms, Varicocele - Diagnosis, Varicocele - Treatment, Varicocele - Prognosis, Varicocele - Source

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A horse developing ER will usually begin showing signs right after the begining of exercise, although for mild cases, signs may not be seen until after the horse is cooled out. Signs include reluctance to move, stiffness or shortened gait when the animal if forced to move, and muscle spasms or cramps, with hard, painful muscles (especially the hindquarters) when palpated. Usually there is a correlation between how long it takes the signs to be seen and how severe the bout of ER is, with the m ...

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Equine Exertional Rhabdomyolysis, Equine Exertional Rhabdomyolysis - Causes and Process of ER, Equine Exertional Rhabdomyolysis - Symptoms of ER, Equine Exertional Rhabdomyolysis - Treatment of ER, Equine Exertional Rhabdomyolysis - Prognosis for ER, Equine Exertional Rhabdomyolysis - Prevention of ER, Equine Exertional Rhabdomyolysis - Sources

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LYMPH DRAINAGE THERAPY

Lymph Drainage Therapy is unique in that healthcare professionals learn how to palpate the lymphatic flow. As they develop their skills, they can then identify the rhythm, direction, and quality of the lymphatic flow.

Advanced practitioners will be able to precisely map the lymphatic flow to find alternate pathways for drainage. Developed by Bruno Chikly, M.D., Lymph Drainage Therapy evolved from years of training in traditional medicine, Oriental medicine practices, and manual therapies. (Definition provided by The Upledger Institute.)

(See also: LYMPH DRAINAGE THERAPY, Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)

NAPRAPATHY

With influences from osteopathy and chiropractic, this system of treatment uses soft-tissue manipulation to release tension and balance energy flows in the body.

The practitioner uses palpation to explore the tissue, looking for rigid, contracted areas of the body. He then begins repetitive, rhythmic, thrusts to gently stretch the contracted connective tissues.

Sessions usually last 30 minutes, focusing mainly on the ligaments near the spinal column. Diet, exercise, and postural adjustments help improve circulatory and nervous system function.

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RSI conditions have many varied symptoms. The following may indicate the onset of an RSI. Recurring pain or soreness in neck, shoulders, upper back, wrists or hands. Tingling, numbness, coldness or loss of sensation. Loss of grip strength, lack of endurance, weakness, fatigue. Muscles in the arms and shoulders feel hard and wiry when palpated. Pain or numbness while lying in bed. Often early stage RSI sufferers mistakenly think they are lying on their a ...

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Repetitive strain injury, Repetitive strain injury - Specific conditions, Repetitive strain injury - Warning signs, Repetitive strain injury - Prevention, Repetitive strain injury - Treatment

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Cervical cancer is staged by the FIGO staging system, which is based on clinical examination, rather than surgical findings. It allows only the following diagnostic tests to be used in determining the stage: palpation, inspection, colposcopy, endocervical curettage, hysteroscopy, cystoscopy, proctoscopy, intravenous urography, and X-ray examination of the lungs and skeleton, and cervical conization. The TNM staging system for cervical cancer is analogous to the FIGO stage. Stage 0 - full-thickness involvement of the epith ...

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Cervical cancer, Cervical cancer - Signs and symptoms, Cervical cancer - Diagnosis, Cervical cancer - Staging, Cervical cancer - Pathophysiology, Cervical cancer - Treatment, Cervical cancer - Epidemiology, Cervical cancer - History, Cervical cancer - Vaccine

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Diagnosis is made by the doctor on the basis of a careful medical history, physical examination, and special investigations which may include Chest X-Ray, CT or MRI scans, and tissue biopsy. The examination of the throat requires some expertise, which may require specialist referral. The physical exam includes a systematic examination of the whole patient to assess general health, to look for signs of associated conditions and metastatic disease. The neck and supraclavicular fossa are palpated to feel for cervical adenopathy, other ma ...

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Cancer of the larynx, Cancer of the larynx - Risk Factors, Cancer of the larynx - Symptoms, Cancer of the larynx - Diagnosis, Cancer of the larynx - Treatment

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STRAIN / COUNTERSTRAIN

Developed by osteopath Lawrence Jones, this noninvasive treatment helps decrease protective muscle spasms and alleviate somatic dysfunction in the musculoskeletal system.

By using palpation and passive positional procedures, the therapist practicing strain/counterstrain therapy can help restore pain-free movement. The position that relieves the referred pain is held for 90 seconds. After resuming the original position and pressing the trigger point, the referred pain is gone.

Although the client is often asked to bend or twist like a contortionist to secure a comfortable position, for the most part clients report effectiveness of the procedure.

(See also: STRAIN, Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

Myofascial release is the three-dimensional application of sustained pressure and movement into the fascial system in order to eliminate fascial restrictions and facilitate the emergence of emotional patterns and belief systems that are no longer relevant or are impeding progress.

 First, an assessment is made by visually analyzing the human frame, followed by the palpation of the tissue texture of various fascial layers. Upon locating an area of fascial tension, gentle pressure is applied in the direction of the restriction.

Myofascial release is an effective therapeutic approach in the relief of cervical pain, back pain, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, neurological dysfunction, restriction of motion, chronic pain, and headaches.

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The primary treatment is surgical. Surgical treatment should consist of, at least, cytologic sampling of the peritoneal fluid, abdominal exploration, palpation and biopsy of suspicious lymph nodes, abdominal hysterectomy, and removal of both ovaries (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy). Lymphadenectomy, or removal of pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes, is sometimes performed for tumors that have high risk features, such as pathologic grade 3 serous or clear-cell tumors, invasion of more than 1/2 the myometrium, or extension to the cervix or adnexa. Some ...

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Endometrial cancer, Endometrial cancer - Epidemiology, Endometrial cancer - Risk Factors, Endometrial cancer - Symptoms, Endometrial cancer - Diagnosis, Endometrial cancer - Pathology, Endometrial cancer - Evaluation, Endometrial cancer - Stages of endometrial cancer, Endometrial cancer - Treatment, Endometrial cancer - Support Groups, Endometrial cancer - Expectations, Endometrial cancer - Survival rates, Endometrial cancer - Complications

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