Section 18 — Abdomen

The abdomen is the belly, that part of the body between the chest and the pelvis.

In troubles of the abdomen consult Sections 4, 6, 15, 16. For the external abdomen, consult Section 32.

Is there any bloating ?

When does the bloating come on ?

Is the bloating much or little, or tense, painful, etc. ?

Is the bloating over the whole abdomen or only in one place ?

What effect has it on you ?

Describe carefully any peculiar feeling in the abdomen as in Section 4.

Is there any gurgling or rumbling ?

When does it come ?

How much time is the rumbling present ?

Is the abdomen depressed or full ?

Is there any soreness of, or oozing from the navel ?

Describe rupture or hernia fully as in Sections 4, 5, 6, 32.

How long has the rupture been present ?

How did it start ?

Is there any known cause of the rupture ?

Have you worn a truss or other appliance ?