Abdominal guarding: A spasm of the abdominal wall muscles to protect inflamed abdominal viscera from pressure; it usually results from inflammation. See free access online books about Abdominal guarding below. See detailed information below for a list of 28 causes of Abdominal guarding, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Abdominal guarding: a spasm of abdominal wall muscles, detected on palpation, to protect inflamed abdominal viscera from pressure; usually a result of inflammation of the parietal peritoneal surface as in appendicitis, diverticulitis, or generalized peritonitis.
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Abdominal rigidity (4 causes), Abdominal distension (20 causes), Abdominal discomfort acute appendicitis, Peritonitis, Perforated peptic ulcer, Intestinal obstruction (25 causes), Acute appendicitis
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