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 ...

Make sure your hands are warm. Typically, you would use indirect percussion on the abdominal examination. This involves placing your nondominant hand on the skin and tapping the middle finger of this ...

In most cases, abdominal palpation yields useful information; in some cases, it is crucial. Begin by gently placing your warm hand on the epigastric area and let your hand relax. (This approach ...